Explains how sponges are animals that live in the ocean and how they are harvested and used by humans.

Discusses the importance of trees as sources of food, oxygen, and other essential things.

Describes the metamorphosis from tadpole to frog.

Explains why oil spills occur and how they are cleaned up and suggests strategies for preventing them in the future.

Explains how people create too much waste and how waste is now recycled and put into landfills.

A young girl expresses what she loves about life.

Are you like a cat? You don't look like a cat. But you and a cat have something in common: You are both alive. People and plants and animals are all alive, but is a doll alive? Or your tricycle? How can you tell? Read and find out what makes something alive, and what all living things need to stay healthy. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn...

Provides basic facts about the behavior of bats and describes how they benefit the environment.