Books in Beginners Nature series

Traces the growth of a tadpole into a full-grown frog, describes the many different types of frogs, and tells how they eat and live.

Describes some of the various kinds of animals that are active at night and sleep in the daytime, and discusses their senses, how they survive during the daylight, and how they communicate with each other in the dark.

Explores the parenting behavior of birds, describing how some birds build nests, how the chicks develop inside the egg, and how the adult bird cares for its young.

Describes how a caterpillar develops into a butterfly, and discusses moths and the feeding habits and defenses of butterflies.

In an easy-to-read yet fascinating book youngsters can read about amazing eruptions and find out about fiery lava rivers, deadly ash clouds, steaming springs, and more. Simultaneous.

Beginners is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own.

Describes the different kinds of spiders, and explains how they live, eat, and reproduce.

Describes the origins, main features, and destruction of medieval castles, and discusses the way of life of the people who lived in them, knighthood, and sieges.

This exploration of farm animals is part of a series introducing children to the wonder of the world around them. It has two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, accompanied by more complex information which can be read as the child's ability grows.

The latest title in the popular Beginner's series explains how these fascinating insects build their nest, commuicate and work together. It also covers pollination, how they defend themselves by stinging and how honey is made and collected. 32 pages.

Explores the solar system and beyond, providing information on the planets, stars, and scientific expeditions made by man in space.

Describes the training, equipment, and work of a firefighter.