Anne F Rockwell

A little boy describes the many items in the toolbox in his cellar, from a hammer and nails to wire and sandpaper.

Mrs. Madoff's preschool class learns about Thanksgiving and puts on a play about the origins of the holiday.

Explains how plants and animals of the meadow, woods, and pond grow and evolve, such as caterpillars changing into butterflies, eggs hatching into robins, and acorns becoming oaks.

Introduces common backyard insects and explains the basic characteristics of these creatures.

John can do nothing well until a snail gives him one hundred fabulous stories to tell. But even they wear thin and he goes in search of the snail again.

Jason, who loves fire engines, goes to the firehouse on Visitor's Day and learns all about being a firefighter.

A class observes the various stages caterpillars go through to become butterflies.

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.