Learn all the ways that electricity is used today. Explains what electricity is, where it comes from, and how it is harnessed and controlled in the home, including the use of wires, light bulbs, and switches

Contains facts and illustrations about dangerous animals arranged alphabetically.

Introduction to animals with scaly skin, including fish, snakes, and chameleons.

"Describes the life of an army ant by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the army ants work together in a colony to find food, care for the young, and protect the queen ant. Compares the army ant to other ants and insects. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the ferocious underwate world of sharks and other dangerous sea creatures.

Presents a general introduction to reptiles and amphibians, cold-blooded animals whose bodies do not produce heat, and features an alphabetical listing that provides brief descriptions and illustrations of various species of crocodiles and alligators, snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises, frogs and toads, and newts and salamanders.

"Describes the life of a cockroach by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the cockroaches scavenge for decomposing organic material and compares the many types of cockroaches. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the properties and sources of water and its uses, including newer applications such as hydroelectricity. Includes experiments and projects throughout.

Introduces the background, voyages, discoveries, and historical significance of Christopher Columbus.

"Describes the life of a dung beetle by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the beetles clean up after mammals in the wild and compares them to other types of beetles. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.