Amazon.com description: Product Description: This dynamic series introduces the basic concepts of science to young readers. Each title focuses on a common curricular theme to help build a solid learning foundation and encourage a lifelong curiosity about science and nature. Through a combination of clearly written text, colorful photographs, informative charts and illustrations, intriguing puzzlers, and investigative activities, young readers are invited to actively explore the wonders of their complex and fascinating world.

This simple science manual explores the various climates of deserts, forests, grasslands, steppes, and savannas, and introduces children to the concepts of overpopulation, recycling, and endangered habitats. Also included are suggestions for everyday ways to preserve and protect the environment.