Robin Nelson

"How does wax turn into a colorful creyon? Follow each step in the production cycle-- from melting wax into a liquid to coloring a fun picture" -- On p. [4] of cover.

"How does a peanut turn into peanut butter? Follow each step in the food production cycle-- from planting peanut seeds to spreading peanut butter on bread!"--P. [4] of cover.

"How does a cocoa bean turn into tasty chocolate? Follow each step in the food production cycle-- from planting cocoa trees to eating a sweet treat-- in this fascinating book!"--P. [4] of cover.

Ben needs to find out what food to grill at the cookout. Examine his tally chart to see how many people want hot dogs, hamburgers, or chicken.

Offers a brief overview of the rules and objectives of football, and describes the setup of the football field and the equipment required to play.

Offers a brief overview of the rules and objectives of basketball, and describes the setup of the basketball court and the equipment required to play.

How are crayons made? Clear wax is melted in a factory. Once it's melted, color is added to it, it is poured into crayon-shaped molds, cooled, and wrapped in a paper label. Sorted into sets, the brightly colored crayons are boxed and sent in trucks to stores to be sold to you.

Hibernation is a cycle that some animals go through every year. Most people know that bears hibernate. But why do they hibernate? And what other animals hibernate?

Invierno, primavera, verano y otoño—las estaciones son uno de los ciclos más familiares de la naturaleza. Pero, ¿por qué cambia el clima? Aprenda por qué los patrones climáticos cambian a lo largo de las estaciones.Winter, spring, summer, and fall—the seasons are one of nature's most familiar cycles. But why does the weather change? Learn why weather patterns change over the seasons.

How is a house built? Loggers cut down trees that are sent to a sawmill and made into boards. These boards are sent to builders who use them to build the floors, walls, and roof of the house. Electricians run wires for electricity and plumbers put in pipes for water. Then, the inside of the house is decorated and made ready for a family to live in it.