Arcadia Public Library

Discusses the plight of Bengal tigers and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.

Introduces the concept of pressure and uses examples of air and water pressure to explain natural physical processes.

Introduces minerals, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and their properties and uses.

Provides a definition of crystals and describes the six basic categories of crystalline shapes, along with a discussion of how crystals grow, how they break up, and their many everyday uses.

"Everyone is familiar with magnets, but how much do we know about how they actually work? This book explores the basics of magnets, looking at topics such as poles, electromagnets, and how we use the Earth's magnetic field to find our way."--

Traces the history of television's invention from its beginning to the present day.

Discusses how fish differ from other animals, their habitat, how they are born and develop, what they eat, how they reproduce, and their typical life expectancy.

Discusses the use of water power as an energy resource, describes how water power is turned into electricity, and explains the environmental affect of hydroelectric power.