Cars

by Lynne Burgess

Published 25 February 1993
Part of a series introducing various topics to younger children. Each book contains information on the subject and "follow-up" activities which children can easily do themselves. This book takes a look at the history of cars, explains how they work and how they are made and examines all the different sorts of cars that exist today - from family cars to sports cars and limousines. It also takes a look at cars of the future and discusses some of the environmental problems caused by cars. Also included is a model sports car to trace and make.

Nature

by Lynne Burgess

Published 2 April 1992
Part of a series introducing various topics to younger readers. Each book contains information on the subject and "follow-up" activities which children can easily do themselves. This book introduces environmental issues to young children by focusing on objects and localities that are very familiar to them, such as parks and gardens. Ways in which they themselves can help to preserve the environment around them are presented and explored in an appealing way. A model owl mask to trace and make is also included.