Children's Books by Theme

Simple text and illustrations introduce the earth and its treasures, including its trees, flowers, animals, and weather.

A picture book about transformations.

Shades and shadows--Juvenile literature.

Rain and rainfall--Juvenile literature.

A child describes the growth of a maple tree from seed to sapling.

Uses observations of bean seeds planted in eggshells to demonstrate the growth of seeds into plants.

Trees--Juvenile literature.

Can you tell the difference between natural and man-made objects? Beginning readers will discover these differences and more in Natural or Man-Made, a Science Kids book.

Describes the characteristics of the sun and the ways in which it regulates life on earth.

Using short, simple, repetitive sentences to clarify the concepts of weather, this series is sure to delight beginning readers, come rain or shine!

Clouds--Juvenile literature.

Rain and rainfall

Nature study--Activity programs--Juvenile literature. Natural history

Contains six brightly painted transparent overlays.

Brief text and lavish illustrations explain plant reproduction and the purpose of a flower and present some plants which don't seem to be flowers but are.

Trees--Juvenile literature. Seasons--Juvenile literature.

Uses photographs and simple text to explain the definition of an insect.

As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns about the delicate balance between life and death.

Depicts in words and photographs the coming of autumn.

Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.

Shows that the wind has power to do many things such as make leaves fall, kites fly, and windmills spin.

Desert ecology--Sonoran Desert.

Follow a traveller's journey through the African rainforest and learn about the unusual animals and plants, peoples, landscape, climate and industry. Find out how to survive on your journey when you meet poisonous insects, venomous snakes and learn how to build a shelter and makeshift campfire! Ages 8+.

Discusses the elements that make plants grow, the structure of flowering plants, and the way they reproduce. Includes experiments and activities to demonstrate the principles in the text.

Photographs and simple text describe the habitats of different insects.