Journey into the wilds of planet Earth to discover some of the most amazing animals on the planet. Inside, we’ll venture into the dead of night and meet nocturnal night-crawlers, come face-to-face with some of the most powerful predators in the animal kingdom, grab a magnifying glass and get up close and personal with intriguing insects, and much, much more. We’ll also don our investigation hats and get to the bottom of some

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Here, your fourth grader will learn how to measure heat and matter. Both heat and matter have dimensions, weight, and volume of objects that help in classifying them according to common properties. Learning such classifications today will help fuel your child's interest for higher learning tomorrow. Secure a copy now.

Sunflowers - The Head - A Sunflower's Life - Words to Know - Index - Web Sites

Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Apple seeds start to grow when they are planted in soil and given sunlight, water, and fresh air") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring science, nature, and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. --Publisher

Describes the scientific method and offers instructions for creating a mass-measuring balance and balloon balance.

Edward O. Wilson The future of life: Biodiversity in the New Millennium excellent. A vivid and hopeful journey through the world of biodiversity. Wilson's ideas are seminal to any serious discussion of the relationship between science, nature, and humanity. Peter Raven, Chair, National Research Council, Division of Earth and Life Studies Bottlenecks: From the destruction of natural habitats to the accelerating loss of species, Wilson sets his stage...

Introduces screws, including how they function and how they are used in everyday objects to make life easier.

Whiteout -- A snowy blast -- Surviving the night -- Marks the spot -- The schoolchildren's blizzard -- Another deadly storm -- Recipe for disaster -- Predicting blizzards -- Blizzard travel -- A big, white headache -- The other side of the world -- To ski another day -- Famous blizzards -- Blizzard safety.