Lisa Owings

Presents a step-by-step look at how seeds in the sand turn into full-grown cactus.

"How does a pumpkin seed turn into a tasty pie? Follow each step--from planting pumpkin seeds to eating a delicious slice of pie--in this fascinating book!"-- Provided by publisher.

"How does seawater turn into crystals of salt? Follow each step--from filling ponds with seawater to sprinkling salt on your popcorn--in this fascinating book!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about singing sand dunes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Pripyat. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

Retells the story of Ursa Minor as the nurse of Zeus and recounts the tale of Zeus's birth and rise to power, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Minor and the star Polaris, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.

Provides an introduction to the basic concept of onomatopoeia by showing common examples of these words, indicated by bold type, being used in sentences.

"How do sugar beets become sugar? Follow each step--from planting sugar beets to sprinkling sugar on your cereal--in this fascinating book!"-- Provided by publisher.