Thirteen experiments about the six simple machines -- the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge and screw -- teach kids about basic science. Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions clearly explain each activity, so that kids can make the most of the machines with minimal help from adults. Part of the Starting with Science series, Simple Machines encourages children to have fun as they learn basic science and fills a need for primary-level science resources....

The rain forest is home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living among the tall trees and lush green plants. Toucans, emerald tree boas and jaguars all have special ways of finding food, staying safe and raising their young in a warm, wet tropical forest. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats - rain forests, polar regions, deserts and wetlands - and explains how the body and habits of each animal are suited to the place it lives. Charming, realistic illustrations, playful language and intriguing facts make these books a perfect read for young children....

How beavers dam ponds and build lodges are just two of fourteen topics in this clearly written book. You will find out why beavers chew on trees, where they give birth and raise their young, how they escape danger and much more. Did you know? * A beaver never stops growing. * A beaver can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes. * Some beaver dams are longer than a soccer field. * Beaver babies can see, hear, walk and swim as soon as they are born. Beautifully detailed, realistic illustrations give young children a close-up look at beavers and satisfy their curiosity about these intriguing animals....

Kids can learn to read while learning about North American grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears. These non-fiction Level 1 first readers are interactive, with an eye-spy component at the beginning and a simple quiz at the end....

The polar regions are home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living in the extreme cold. Emperor penguins, snowy owls and beluga whales all have special ways of staying warm, finding food and raising their young in a polar habitat of thick ice and snow. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats - rain forests, polar regions, deserts and wetlands - and explains how the body and habits of each animal are suited to the place it lives. Charming, realistic illustrations, playful language and intriguing facts make these books a perfect read for young children....

Did you know that, less than a week after it is born, a baby deer can run faster than a human? Or that, in a day, a moose eats as many as 90 big salad bowls of greens? Simple straightforward text and realistic detailed illustrations explain where and how deer live, how they give birth, what they eat, anatomy and much more. Part of Kids Can Press Wildlife Series, this book meets the research needs of young children and satisfies their curiosity about these magnificent North American creatures....

The forest is home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living among the trees in cold weather. Black bears, wolverines, loons and other animals all have special ways of keeping warm, finding food and raising their young in a forest habitat with lakes and rivers, short summers and long winters. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats -- such as tropical and boreal forests, polar regions, deserts and wetlands -- and explains how the body and habits of each animal are suited to the place it lives. Charming, realistic illustrations, playful language and intriguing facts make these books a perfect read for young children....

Deserts are dry and usually hot places where almost no rain falls. The sandy or rocky terrain is home to animals built for living in the heat, with very little water. Elf owls, sand cats and scorpions are just a few of the animals revealed in their desert habitat. Only by observing animals in their natural habitat can we fully understand their fascinating worlds. The Who Lives Here? series showcases the rain forest, the polar regions, the desert and wetlands to bring kids closer to animals in the wild - a perspective seldom seen by human eyes. Detailed illustrations appeal to younger children while maintaining scientific accuracy....

Kids can learn to read while learning about North American grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears. These non-fiction Level 1 first readers are interactive, with an eye-spy component at the beginning and a simple quiz at the end....

The savanna is home to exciting animals whose bodies are suited to living on the warm, grassy plain. Elephants, giraffes, lions, meerkats, zebras and other animals have special ways of finding food, raising families and protecting themselves in this habitat with long dry seasons and shorter rainy seasons. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats - rain forests, polar regions, deserts, wetlands and savannas - and explains how the body and habits of each animal are suited to the place it lives. Charming, realistic illustrations, playful language and intriguing facts make these books a perfect read for young children....

Kids can learn to read while learning about cougars, lynxes, bobcats and other wild cats around the world. These non-fiction Level 1 first readers are interactive, with an eye-spy component at the beginning and a simple quiz at the end....

Wetlands - swamps, ponds, bogs or marshes - are covered by shallow water some or all of the time. The animals living here have bodies built for living on or near the water, in both hot and cool climates. Hippos, capybaras and bullfrogs are just a few of the animals revealed in their wetland habitat. Only by observing animals in their natural habitat can we fully understand their fascinating worlds. The Who Lives Here? series showcases the rain forest, the polar regions, the desert and wetlands to bring kids closer to animals in the wild - a perspective seldom seen by human eyes. Detailed illustrations appeal to younger children while maintaining scientific accuracy....