A collection of full-color 3-D models, maps, fact boxes, and photographs that describe the world of plants including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees.

Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.

A comprehensive look at the shrubland biome, describing the climate, plants, animals, people, and future of these areas, and providing detailed views of some major shrubland regions.

Photographs and text provide an introduction to the world of predators, including sharks, lions, eagles, and others that eat animals to survive.

Uses intricate models and cross-sections to explore the structure and function of microscopic life and particles including atoms, molecules, cells, bacteria, fungal spores, and ice crystals.

Get lost in the sky with the Things that Fly: Birds & Butterflies Kit. This kit features two books: DK Eyewitness Bird and The Life Cycles of Butterflies, Sibley Backyard Birding Bingo, Butterfly Wings Matching Game, and Bathing Birds Jigsaw Puzzle. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The last activity reinforces the connection between the brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term...