Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.

Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the senses by traveling on the magic school bus in and out of an eye, ear, mouth, nose, and other parts of both human and animal bodies.

Join Professor Robert Winston and introduce your child to the most powerful, complicated computer network that exists - their brain. From what the different parts of the brain do and why it changes at different stages in a person's life, to why sleep is so important for us. Packed with amazing illustrations and fascinating facts like why bird song is similar to human speech and what makes animals yawn. As well as fun brain teasers to test your child's...

"How does wax turn into a colorful creyon? Follow each step in the production cycle-- from melting wax into a liquid to coloring a fun picture" -- On p. [4] of cover.

Explores the origins of life on earth--why it began in the sea and not on land, how dinosaurs ruled for millions of years, and how mammals and humans took over.

"Let's go, Globetrotters! We're travelling to Laos to discover its ancient temples, glowing festivals, bustling river life and incredible animals. Find out about the people and their culture, learn how to say a few words in Laotian, then visit some of the most beautiful locations in Laos. This exciting series takes students around the world, country by country. Inside each book you'll find maps, statistics, fun facts and photographs, as well as current...

Presents a full-color illustrated examination of the customs and traditions of many North American Indians including those of the Great Plains, Southwest, Great Lakes region, far North, and more.

Miss Prime and her animal students explore fractions by finding many examples in the world around them. How to divide various objects and the meaning of fractions are explored in this simple, colorful arithmetic book.

Describes the various forms which money can take, including coins, paper money, and personal checks, and how it can be used to make purchases, pay off loans, or build interest in the bank.