Akron Public Library

This book is a simple introduction to the appearance, growth, habits, and behavior of starfish.

Explains the basic properties of skin, how it protects the body, and how it can vary in color.

A brief explanation of the fact that sound is vibration, using examples from everyday life and simple experiments.

A youngster tells why he likes toads, especially the one in his garden, and reminds us that a single toad can eat 10,000 insects and 2,000 cutworms in a summer.

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.

A simple explanation of what happens to various plants in winter.

Describes the characteristics of the redwood trees.

This book describes how sunshine and the tilt of the earth's axis are responsible for the changing seasons.

Brief text and illustrations describe the various parts of the foot and all the things feet help us to do.

Explains the mechanics of speech: what body parts are used, and how different sounds are formed.