A simple presentation of how our brain and nervous system work together to control our body activities and behavior; to enable us to learn, remember, see, smell, speak, and hear; and to feel emotions

Describes the climate, geography, exploration, and plant and animal life of the continent so cold that no one lives there

Traces the history of the American flag, explains why the flag is an important symbol of our country, and illustrates ways people observe and care for the flag

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of different kinds of foxes

Examines the physical characteristics and behavior of peacocks and peahens and describes several of the species

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of these nocturnal mammals, the largest number of which is found in the prairies of western United States and Canada

Describes such mammals as camels, kangaroo rats, and pallid bats and how they adapt to life in various deserts around the world

Briefly describes such mammals as giraffes, prairie dogs, and elephants that live on the grasslands, prairies, and tropical savannas around the world

Discusses the history, nautical stories, and industrial and social significance of Lake Michigan

Describes such animals as the polar bear, ringed seal, caribou, arctic hare, and wolverine and the ways they have adapted to life in the frigid arctic regions