Christine Taylor-Butler

An introduction to meteorology, focusing on how the weather works, with descriptions of the atmosphere and sun and how they work together, discussion of other factors that influence the weather, and a look at early scientists who studied the weather.

Simple text and photographs present information about the planet Mercury.

Simple text and photographs present information about the planet Jupiter.

Simple text and photographs present information about the planet Pluto.

Simple text and photographs present information about the planet Earth.

Unlike most other planets, Venus can be seen from Earth's surface with the naked eye. Only the moon burns brighter in the night sky. Readers will learn why Venus's thick clouds help make the planet so hot and why its days last so long. They will also get an up-close look at Venus's remarkable land features and find out how scientists have studied the harsh surface of the planet.

Discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution; recounts reasons why people thought the United States needed one in the 1780s and the events of the Constitutional Convention; and describes the Constitution's main points and how it has changed.

Simple text and photographs introduce the respiratory system and its purpose, parts, and functions.

A young child describes some of the many ways water is used.