Simple text and illustrations explain why we need to eat and what food we should eat to help us stay healthy.

Introduces the life cycle of an oak tree, from the sprouting of an acorn through its more than 100 years of growth.

An introduction to the source and importance of water, ice and steam, floating and sinking, and movement through water.

Introduces the life of a Monarch butterfly, from its beginning as a tiny egg laid on a milkweed leaf through its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly.

"Looks at the difference between conductors and insulators, and shows how conductors and insulators can be useful in everyday life"--P. [4] of cover.

Explains how the parts of the body work together, pointing out the main organs and muscle groups used in ball games, dancing, and chores, and the rewards of exercise and rest for health and quality of life.

Describes what materials are, where they come from, how people use them, and how materials can be recycled.

Presents informaton on how to prevent getting sick, including washing hands, taking all medicines as prescribed, and covering one's mouth when coughing or sneezing.

From sharks to sea urchins, the ocean is filled with an amazing range of fantastic creatures and habitats. Find out all about the amazing underwater world with this exciting book! White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

This book is about all fish: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of fish in their natural environment.