Cynthia Overbeck Bix

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.

Describes the Venus fly trap, sundew, pitcher plant, and bladderwort, and explains how active and passive traps work in these meat-eating plants.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of ants that build nests for storing food and raising their young, ants that spend most of their time traveling, and ants that invade the nests of other ants.

Describes how seeds are moved from place to place by wind, water, and animals, and how they function in plant reproduction.

Discusses the physical characteristics, birth, habits, and behavior of cats.

Describes the forms water takes, how it has shaped Earth, and its importance to life.