Books in Beginners Nature - New Format series

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

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

Describes how astronauts train for, get to, and live in space.

Describes the different types of animals that live in and around the sea, and explains how they eat, swim, breathe, and evade predators.

Explains what volcanoes are, how hot springs and geysers are related to volcanoes, and how some volcanoes form islands.

Describes the life cycle and behavior of bears.

Describes the types of animals commonly found on a farm and answers such questions as "Why do farmers shear their sheep?" and "How do pigs keep cool?"

Describes the world of the dinosaurs, including plant and meat eaters, defenses, dinosaur young, and possible reasons for their disappearance.

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.

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.

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.