Books in Starting... series

Text, illustrations, and suggested activities introduce the properties, sources, and effects of light.

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Text, illustrations, and suggested activities explore the world of food and its importance for us

Examines the properties and uses of soil and describes how it functions as both a home for plants and animals and as a building material

Text, pictures, and suggested experiments introduce the forces that determine whether an object floats or sinks

Text, illustrations, and suggested activities introduce weather, its effects on people and animals, and methods of observing and recording it

Discusses animal life cycles, habitats, and physiology and examines physical similarities and differences in various species

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A baby whale narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.

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A baby sea lion narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.