Let's-read-and-find-out science

Explains how fossils are formed and what they tell us about the past.

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.

Describes what fossils tell us about the physical characteristics and behavior of the large carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rex.

Describes how dolphins communicate with each other in squeaks, whistles, and pops.

Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who first set foot on the moon during mankind's first landing of Apollo 11-- and as an aerospace engineer who designed an orbital rendezvous technique critical to future planetary landings -- Aldrin has a vision, and in this book he plots out the path he proposes, taking humans to Mars by 2035.

Describes the origin and nature of tornadoes and how to stay safe when threatened by one of these dangerous storms.

Describes human growth and how the different parts of the body change as it grows.

Presents facts about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that began on April 20, 2010. Photographs and text describe the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 and its effects, providing detailed illustrations of the offshore rig and discussing cleanup efforts.

Mentions some sounds the ear can hear, such as the "ping" of a toaster and the "splish-splash-plop" of raindrops.

Examines life aboard a space shuttle, describing how astronauts deal with weightlessness, how they eat and exercise, some of the work they do, and more.

Explains how bacteria and viruses affect the human body and how the body fights them.

Explains how to recognize footprints found in the earth, sand and snow, made by animals, birds, insects and humans without shoes. Grades 1-3.

Describes a fish, how it breathes, where it lives, what it eats, and how to have a fish as a pet.

"People and plants and animals are all alive, but is a doll alive? Or your tricycle? How can you tell?"--Cover.

Explores the mysteries of bird migration, including theories on how birds find their way and how scientists learn about migration.

Simple language and humorous illustrations show how forces make things move, prevent them from starting to move, and stop them from moving.

Describes how magnets work and includes instructions for making a magnet and a compass.

Discusses some of the ideas and misconceptions about life in outer space and speculates on the existence of such life in light of recent space explorations.

Explains how the water cycle leads to different types of weather patterns.

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

Discusses the discovery and analysis of Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur which may have been an ancestor of modern birds.

A simple explanation of how a shadow is formed.

Simple language and humorous illustrations show how energy comes originally from the sun and can be transferred from one thing to another.

Describes the habitats of these reptiles which scientists call a "keystone species" because they change the environment for their own use in a way that helps many other plants and animals.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of crickets while giving particular emphasis to how they chirp.

An introduction to the behavior and life cycle of honeybees, with particular emphasis on the production of honey.

An introduction to reflex acts that explains why we sneeze, shiver, hiccup, and yawn.

Discusses the properties of light, particularly its source in heat.