Ocean State Libraries

Discusses the size, distance from the earth, and physical characteristics of the moon. Explains the reasons for the phases of the moon.

A wonderful world can emerge from a walk with your father down the street and through the park, or even if you quietly listen in your back yard. Life is interesting when anyone opens his ears to what is going on around him.

"A simple presentation of the five senses, demonstrating some ways we use them. Children love to explore. Each day brings new sights and sounds, new things to smell and taste and touch . Aliki's simple text and cheerful art in this enlarged edition introduce very young children to the wonder of the five senses and all they reveal about the world around us." --

Describes the behavior of different kinds of ducks and, in particular, discusses how all ducks use preening to keep their feathers dry.

"Explains how hair grows, the effects of dampness on straight and curly hair, and why characteristics of hair cannot be changed." --

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

Describes the shrimp from the egg and larva to the adult stage.

A simple explanation of the structure of the heart and how it works.

An explanation, illustrated by drawings, of how a baby grows within the mother from a single cell into a fully formed human being.