Claybourne, Anna

This book explains how guitars and other objects make sounds--and sometimes music.

Uses a glass of water to introduce children to various scientific concepts, exploring the molecules found in a glass of water, the science it took to fill the glass, the role water plays in life on Earth, and other related topics.

Explains what materials are and where they come from, and features experiments that show how different materials work.

Describes where electricity comes from, how it works, and how it is used every day. Includes experiments.

Activities, illustrations, and simple text introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of winter.

Provides information about the summer season, explaining how it happens; discussing summer weather and how it affects plants, animals, crops, and people; and looking at summer festivals, dangers, and activities.

Activities, simple text, and illustrations introduce young readers to the season of spring.

A description of ancient Greece written in the form of a travel guide, providing facts about the civilization, and including tips on travel, food, shelter, attractions, shopping, and health and safety.

Presents an introduction to mountains, explaining what they are, how they form and change, the different mountain climates, and the plants, animals, people, towns, and industries found in the mountains.

Provides information about the fall season, explaining how it happens; discussing fall weather and how it affects plants, animals, crops, and people; and looking at fall festivals, dangers, and activities.