Identifies the characteristics of trees and provides specific examples, including the maple, evergreen, magnolia, and redwood.

A simple introduction to the physical features and behavior of a variety of baby animals.

A simple look at stars--what they are, where they are located, how we see them.

A simple discussion of wind, the causes of air movements, and the uses of wind power.

A simple description of how a cow produces milk and how the milk is processed for human consumption Una sencilla descripcion de como la vaca produce leche y como la leche es procesada para el consumo humano

Briefly describes ostriches, emus, cassowaries, and kiwis--flightless birds known as ratites--as well as another bird that cannot fly, the penguin.

Briefly describes the appearance and habits of such birds that live and feed near the water as the auk, puffin, pelican, gannet, cormorant, and albatross.

Presents many animals that are extinct or endangered, such as the bald eagle, passenger pigeon, and American bison, tells what has caused their numbers to dwindle, and suggests how they might be saved.