How and Why

Follows the journey of a space shuttle into space to encounter the different phenonmena of the Universe. Also included is an overview of astronaut training and what it is like to live on a space station as well as a history of space flight.

Describes some of the different ways animals protect themselves from danger.

Explains how animals protect their eggs and why some animals lay their eggs in special places.

Explains how and why pitcher plants, sundew, and other carnivorous plants trap insects for food.

Explores how and why some animals of the land and sea are able to grow new body parts.

Describes some of the various places where birds build nests and lay their eggs.