Presents introductory information about a variety of topics, including weather, geology, biology, vehicles, transportation, technology, and food production.

Looks at the many different uses of glass, how glass is made, how glass products are designed and processed, the future of glass technology, and the impact that glass has on the environment. Glass has been used for centuries to make many everyday objects, from windows and bottles, to glasses and lenses. Glass is also cheap to make because it is largely made from sand.

Looks at how metals are made from the Earth's minerals, the many different ways metals are used, and how the environment is affected by the extraction and refining of metals and their nonbiodegradable end-products. Metals are used to build a multitude ofthings, from cars and electric cables to bicycles, bridges, and jewelry. Metals are one of our most important resources.

Looks at what chemicals are, how chemical reactions take place, and how they play a part in everyday life.

Takes a look at natural and artificial gemstones, where they come from, how they are processed, how they are used in industry, space, medicine, and jewelry, and the impact that mining gemstones has on the environment. Gemstones are made from rare crystals that are mined throughout the world for their beauty and their value. Some gemstones also have special properties that make them ideal for use in manufacturing and industry.

Looks at how glass is made from raw materials and is then transformed into the glass products found in everyday use

Using readily available materials, this step-by-step guide shows young children how to create their own farmyard by making cows, pigs, sheep, barns, tractors, and other farm animals and equipment

Step-by-step instructions for making party invitations, decorations, favors, and games out of materials available at home or at school.

Step-by-step illustrated instructions for constructing a variety of games out of materials available at home or school.

Step-by-step illustrated instructions for making a milk carton bus, walnut boat, matchbox train, and other types of motor vehicles and ships out of materials available at home or school.

Step-by-step illustrated instructions make reading unnecessary to make a variety of animals out of materials available at home or school.