Wilkins, Sally

Photographs and text provide information about deserts, discussing the temperature, plants and animals, and the desert ecosystem. Includes hands-on activity: The sun's heat.

Describes the sports, games, and related equipment that were invented and played during the Middle Ages in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania, and looks at how they can be adapted for play in the modern world.

Text and color photos describe the plants, animals, and climate of the grassland ecosystem, as well as several specific grasslands; also includes a glossary and a list of further resources.

Discusses the plants, animals and climate of a temperate forest ecosystem. Includes hands-on activity: Sunlight is plant food.