"Many plants depend on animals to help move pollen around, so that they can reproduce. Readers will see how hummingbirds, mice, bats, and other animals play a big role in pollination. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help readers understand key ideas and details about this important science concept"--Publisher.

Examines different functions and types of skin, from the dry, rough skin of an elephant to the slimy, smooth skin of a salamander and shows the different layers found in human skin.

An introduction to the common characteristics of a suburban community.

Simple text and illustrations introduce tally charts and how they are used to represent data.

some flowers are able to produce seeds or fruit without getting pollen from another plant. In this book, readers will learn the steps in the self-pollination process.

Describes the body coverings of a variety of animals and how each differs in colors, textures, and patterns as well as for protection.

Readers will learn how bees, butterflies, ants, and other insects assist in pollination.

Describes what islands are and what they look like, and explains how people and animals interact with islands.

Describes what mountains are and what they look like, and explains how people and animals interact with mountains.

Photographs and simple text introduce readers to animals that live in lakes and their unique characteristics, including fish with gills for breathing and water striders who use long legs to skate atop the water.