Bendick, Jeanne

Discusses the principles, practicality, and possibilities of using solar energy to do some of our everyday work.

Examines how archaeologists discover ancient burial tombs, and the secrets these tombs reveal about the cultures of such Indian civilizations as the Moche, Quipus, Mayas, Aztecs, and Anasazi.

Discusses ghosts, monsters, and other scary components of folklore in countries around the world.

Explores the many aspects of caves, including some famous caves, how caves begin, what life is like in caves, and more.

Examines the mystery of the Loch Ness monster by reviewing its history, the geography of the lake, maps, photographs, and sketches.

Examines the development and use of man-made satellites beginning with the launching of the Soviet Union's Sputnik in 1957.

Tells the stories of markets all over the world, from ancient times to the present day.

Explains the formation of different kinds of clouds, what they are called, what they indicate about changing weather, and how they "make" rain, snow, sleet, hail, or fog.

Introduces through simple experiments the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

Describes the plants and animals of an ocean tide pool and their dependent interrelationships.