A simple description of how corn was discovered and used by the Indians and how it came to be an important food throughout the world.

Explains the phases of the moon--the changes that seem to happen to it as it goes around Earth.

"Discusses the importance of trees as sources of food, oxygen, and other essential things"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how leaves change their colors in autumn and then separate from the tree as the tree prepares for winter.

Provides basic facts about the behavior of bats and describes how they benefit the environment.

"How does a magnet work? Why does a magnet pick up a paper clip but not a leaf or a penny? How can the whole world be a magnet? Read and find out more about how magnets work! Franklyn M. Branley's classic text is seamlessly updated by NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Honoree Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano in this reissue. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features rich vocabulary, fascinating sidebars and diagrams by artist True Kelley, and a find-out-more...

Describes the nine planets and other bodies of the solar system; includes directions for making models showing the size of the planets and their distance from the sun.

A simple introduction to the composition and functions of blood.

Describes how coral reefs form and discusses the plants and animals that live in them.