Presents an introduction to forests, looks at different types of forests, discusses the uses of trees, and examines efforts to replant and protect the forests.
Explains how rivers flow, how they shape the earth, how they are used for trade and sport, and why they must be protected, introducing such terms as "mouth" and "delta.".
Presents an introduction to lakes, explaining what they are and how they form, discussing the various uses of lake water, and providing information about dams, lake activities, and protection efforts.
Explains the difference between an ocean and a sea, discusses the movements of water in the ocean, provides information about navigation, fishing, and oil drilling, and examines the problem of pollution.
Presents a study of the plains of the world and discusses grasslands, pampas, steppes, savannas, and prairies,the plants and animals that inhabit it, and efforts to protect it.
Provides a definition of a coast, looks at some of the different landforms, plants, animals, and other natural features of coasts, and discusses the dangers posed to coasts by pollution.
Presents an introduction to islands, explaining what they are, looking at different types of islands, discussing island wildlife, fishing, and farming, and examining ways to enjoy and protect islands.
Examines the world's deserts and discusses what creates a desert, desert animals, annual rainfall, what an oasis is, and how people live and survive in the desert.
Presents a children's study of the mountains of the world and discusses mountain ranges, how mountains are formed, volcanoes, mining, recreational uses, and ways to protect mountain areas and the animals that live there.
