"In this easily read science book, the structure and habits of goldfish are described, with hints on caring for them as pets. Bowker Authored Title code. In this easily read science book, the structure & habits of goldfish are described, with hints on caring for them as pets. Annotation. How can fish live in water? Why don't they drown? The answer to this fishy question and more can be found in this latest addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science...

Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.

Explains how earthworms eat, move, reproduce, and help plants to grow.

An introduction to light and how it helps us to see profiles different kinds of light, including sunlight, firelight and electric light, and provides interactive experiments readers can perform at school or at home.

Describes how dolphins communicate with each other in squeaks, whistles, and pops.

A simple explanation of what the summer solstice is and how it has been celebrated through the centuries. Includes craft activities.

Provides information on the hardy animals that make the Antarctic's icy waters their home.

Examines the harsh living conditions that exist deep below the surface of the ocean and describes the animals, including the squid, hatchet fish, and tubeworm, that have adapted to those conditions and have made the deep parts of the ocean their home.

Looks at the various kinds of plants and animals, including camels, cactuses, and snakes, that survive in desert ecosystems throughout the world.

Simple text and photographs describe two features of storms, thunder and lightning.