An introduction to the domesticated silkworm moth, raised on farms in Japan and elsewhere for the sake of the silk thread out of which its cocoons are constructed.

Describes the structure and purpose of leaves, the ways in which they change as part of the natural cycle of the seasons, and the process that creates their autumn colors.

Describes the special parts of the cactus plant and how they work together to enable the plant to survive in the desert by storing water.

Adapted from The world of wild elephants by T. Iwago. Discusses the largest land animal on earth, which now lives only in Africa and Asia.

Describes how chirping insects such as crickets, katydids, and grasshoppers produce their songs and use them to send messages to other members of their species.

Introduces members of the beetle family, discussing their development, environment, and life cycle.

Introduces the various butterflies found in all parts of the world that have in common a slender pointed tip, or tail, on each hindwing.

Text and photographs examine the different kinds of coral reefs and their composition and describe the variety of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and other animals that live in the reef environment.