From books to puppet shows, from author signings to computer research and from special collections to very important rules, readers learn about libraries and the value of reading, sharing, and community in this book.

Discusses the elements of temperature, from sunlight and thermometers to water vapor and insulation, and examines ways of measuring temperature.

Discusses the elements of size, including height and weight, and explores various ways of measuring area, volume, and mass.

Simple experiments demonstrate environmental concepts such as erosion, aeration, and animal camouflage.

The first day of kindergarten is finally here, and Henry can't wait to paint pictures, sing songs, and practice counting. When he gets to school, though, he's not so sure he's ready for kindergarten. But before long Henry discovers that the only thing he's not ready for is how much fun he's going to have at school! This gently humorous, encouraging story will give children about to enter kindergarten an extra boost of confidence.