Describes how our bodies use their resources to fight off infections such as colds and sore throats. Includes activities illustrating how germs spread and how the body reacts to colds.

Describes how our bodies grow, how the muscles and bones become larger and stronger, and how our bodies change as we grow older.

Describes how our ears take in sound and turn it into messages for the brain. Includes activities illustrating how our auditory system works.

Describes what happens to our bodies when we sleep and explains why we need this rest.

Describes how the brain works and how this complex and powerful organ interacts with other parts of the body to receive and transmit messages.

K-Gr 3 These three titles attempt to introduce science topics to a young audience, but it's unlikely that they'll prove useful. Fire may disturb some children as it presents various ways fires start, e.g., car crashes, gas pipe explosions, and earthquakes, rather than emphasizing the element's more positive contributions to civilization. Food focuses on how the cooking process changes raw ingredients. Volcano is comparable to any of several titles...