Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Picture-Perfect Science Lessons

"This humorous story tells how Dr Xargle instructs his class of aliens on the appearance and habits of "Earthlets" (human babies) before embarking on a field trip to Earth. Bath-time, feeding and changing nappies are all given a new slant by this alien guide to human behavior." -amazon.com

"Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice."

"A child and her companions collect a number of seashells from one to twelve."

"A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels."

"Text and illustrations demonstrate the importance of rice to life on the island of Bali in the country of Indonesia, where rice is consumed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. "

"One of a series that introduces young readers to various key foods, looking at how they reach the plate, and what they provide nutritionally. The books cover healthy eating, food classification and modern technology, as well as a recipe to try."-amazon.com

"Presents a variety of facts about popcorn and includes two recipes."

"Describes the physical characteristics, hunting, feeding, nesting, mating, and moulting of the barn owl, as well as the nine different species."

"Five vignettes, from dawn to midnight, present the dramatic dynamics of survival and competition in and around a typical North American pond, featuring such animals as a pickerel frog, water snake, and opossum. "

"In the animal kingdom, you just can't predict who will be friends with whom. One type of bird baby-sits for newborn crocodiles; there is a beetle that cleans a mouse’s house; and a certain fish leads blind shrimp through underwater traffic. In a world full of predators, the most unlikely creatures form alliances to help each other survive."- amazon.com

"People think Jiro-San is mad - he sits on the beach for hours, just listening to the wind and waiting, always waiting. But Taro is fascinated by this wise man and his wonderful secrets, especially when Jiro-San reveals to him that his sea friends are on their way to the beach." -amazon.com

"From before the time she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle is helped to escape from danger many times by different human hands. "

"On Prince William Sound in Alaska, Denny rescues a baby seal hurt by an oil spill and watches it recover at a nearby animal hospital. "

"Explains why oil spills occur and how they are cleaned up and suggests strategies for preventing them in the future. "

"Records the misadventures of a group of sheep that go riding in a jeep. "

"Explains the science of sound, discussing such concepts as waves, pitch, and frequency, and includes related experiments. "

"The musical prodigy Farkle McBride tries a number of instruments before discovering that conducting the orchestra makes him happy. "

"By cutting and grinding the wheat for flour, Jack starts from scratch to help make his breakfast pancake."

"The moon lights the night for farmers, mothers and babies, wolves, and more. Enchanting scenes of a moonlit night grace the pages of this ode to moon's spell and splendor. Share the magic with a tomcat yowling atop a fence, newly hatched turtles scuttling out to sea, a dancer performing a rooftop recital, and a young mother rocking her baby while bathed in moonlight. "

"Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years. "

"Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size. Some pages fold out to display particularly large pictures. "

"Describes what is happening in different places around the world at a particular time."

"Describes the forces of erosion as caused by glaciers, water, and wind, how they affect the earth's surface, and how their destructive effects can be prevented. "

"Describes the deep trench known as the Grand Canyon, found in the Grand Canyon National Park, and the activities of visitors to the park. "

"Written in verse and filled with full-color illustrations drawn by the author, this book invites young readers inside the minds of great inventors, encouraging them to think imaginatively as it offers the origins of items such as roller skates, potato chips, eyeglasses, the vacuum cleaner, and more."- amazon.com

"Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers. "

"This book tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are made by mollusks, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all they’ve been through."

"Provides a history of one of America's favorite snack foods, presenting its origins, nutritional information and recipes. "

"When a family of barn owls move into a nesting box that she and her grandfather have put up, a girl gets to learn all about these birds. "

"Mites and lice, fleas, ticks, and tapeworms -- most living creatures that have a habitat also are a habitat, including you (are you itchy yet?). Unwelcome guests -- parasites -- are everywhere, from the barnacles hitching a ride on a humpback whale's head to the tiny flies that control a bee's brain and make it literally dig its own grave. Now an expert team returns for an in-depth look at how these insidious critters do it, whether it's leaping aboard moving targets or morphing their body shapes, and what their unwitting hosts have learned to do to fight back and reclaim their space."

"Text and photographs depict the endangered situation of sea turtles, current efforts to protect them, and the effect of these conservation methods on those people who sell or eat the turtles. "

"After Elizabeth's parents do not agree with her various suggestions for the perfect pet, she discovers a solution. "

"Introduces common backyard insects and explains the basic characteristics of these creatures. "

"Bold and clever illustrations turn creepy-crawlies into hilarious, endearing creatures that will make even the most hardened non-bug-lover laugh and loud. And budding entomologists will love the end matter, chock-full of factual information about insects."

"An easy introduction to electricity and circuits."

"Although he finally agrees that he has too many toys and needs to give them away, there is one toy that Spencer absolutely cannot part with. "

"A simple look at the trials and errors that led to the development of the airplane. "

"Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and doing stunts and playing games with them. "

"Presents a short study on water conservation, and describes where the water comes from, what happens to waste water, and how people can save water at home and at school."

"Depicts people around the world collecting, chilling, and drinking water. "

"Jack describes the kind of car he would build--one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea. "

"An invention of dramatic impact, the automobile led to the creation of new industries, changed the way roads and cities were built, and required a system of laws to protect drivers and pedestrians. This colorful book describes the eventful history of the automobile and the inventors who helped develop it. Readers will learn about the basic parts of a car, how the engine works, and how the industry grew rapidly through mass production. Threats to the environment and possible fuel alternatives such as biodiesel and ethanol are also explored. "