Describes a day in the life of a fire fighter.

As more and more land is cleared to expand cities in China, the giant panda faces increasing hardships. These shy and peaceful bears struggle with decreased food supply, dwindling living space, and hungrier predators. Readers will learn about this and much more, including ways they can pitch in to save the panda.

An introduction to the life cycle of a guinea pig from the time a tiny pup is born until, eight months later, it is fully grown and ready to start a family of its own.

Discusses why down syndrome occurs, how it is diagnosed, how it affects people, and how it is treated.

Describes the life cycle of sockeye salmon, as they swim from the river in which they were hatched to the sea and back again.

Presents the food pyramid and discusses the roles of various types of nutrients, such as carbohydrates, sugars, and proteins, in maintaining good health.

Introduces the life of a Monarch butterfly, from its beginning as a tiny egg laid on a milkweed leaf through its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly.

Text and photographs show the development of a bunny from birth to six weeks old.

"Do you nearly always miss the school bus? Do you run late all the time? And when it comes to handing in homework, are you always the last in line? Well, it's time to get organized! Learn how to plan like a pro with this fun and informative book. Full of great tips, hacks, and step-by-step guides, this is the ideal resource for every student."-- Adapted from back cover.