Examines how new inventions, scientific advances, and imperialism changed life in England during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Simple text and illustrations explain weather topics, such as what clouds are made of, why it rains, what rainbows are made of, what hail and snow are made of, the cause of wind, how strong wind can blow, and the cause of thunder and lightning.

Explains, in simple text and illustrations, the growth and development of plants, including how animals spread seeds, why flowers are important, and what happens to plants in winter.