Hewitt, Sally

A general introduction to the habitats and behavior of all sorts of animals.

Discusses the parts of a plant, what plants need to survive, the role they play in life on Earth, the process of pollination, and underwater plants, and includes a hands-on activity.

Presents science projects and experiments explaining the basic properties of animal life, such as respiration, reproduction, and adaptation.

An introduction to friction, explaining what it is, and describing different things that create friction, including rough and smooth surfaces, rolling, brakes, and air and water resistance. Includes a related fiction story.

Simple text and easy-to-follow projects introduce children to the history, people, daily lives, and historical significance of the ancient Greeks.

Describes different stages in the life of a butterfly as it changes from egg to caterpillar, caterpillar to chrysalis, and chrysalis to adult butterfly.

Discusses different types of maps, how they are used, and how they represent geographical areas. Includes hands-on activities.