Brewer, Duncan

Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Saturn, describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity's attempts to penetrate its mysteries.

Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of the Earth, describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity's attempts to penetrate its mysteries.

Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, describing their positions in relation to the sun and other planets.

Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Venus describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity's attempts to penetrate its mysteries.

Collects one hundred facts about inventions, describing inventors and inventions that have improved aspects of warfare, agriculture, and life for man since the Stone Age. Includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.

Provides an illustrated introduction to wetlands biomes, explaining what wetlands are, how they work, the plant and animal life they support, the resources wetlands provide, and the problems of environmental destruction. Includes a look at the life of a young fisherman living in Thailand.

Provides an illustrated introduction to desert biomes, explaining what deserts are, how they work, the plant and animal life they support, the resources deserts provide, and the problems of environmental destruction. Includes a look at the life of a farmer in Niger, south of the Sahara.