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How do baby animals survive in the wild? They're not as helpless as they look. Find out how polar bear cubs stay warm and how tiny alligator hatchlings travel on their mother's back to stay safe.

Presents information on the fruit group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, and describes different fruits, how they are grown and served, their nutritional value, and recipes.

Explores the history of ancient China, including the fearsome Terracotta army, ancient inventions, the gods, and the mysterious medicine.

Find out where electricity comes from and how it gets to us. Which materials are good conductors and which ones are good insulators? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.

Introduces people, foods, games, clothing, celebrations, and homes from around the world.

Looks at local and wider communities, and how they are made up of different individuals. This title also explores the basic needs we share, the interdependence of countries, religious communities, celebrations, and people's rights. It also looks at making connections with a school from a different country or area.

Look closely at a pond and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.

Children can get answers to questions like: what is global conflict? And how does it affect people in countries all over the world? Children will begin to understand the way others struggle with these issues and discover ways they can help.

How does sound travel? What is sonar? Why do cats see well in low light? Read this book to find out the answers to these questions and more. Each title in the Essential Physical Science series explores a key curriculum topic. Find out how light and sound move. Which moves faster, light or sound? Why can't astronauts hear each other in space? Each book includes three simple activities or experiments to try. Heinemann Infosearch asks the questions you want answered. Each chapter starts with a question and provides a detailed answer. Book jacket.