George, Michael

This book discusses the characteristics of deserts and the life they support.

Describes the plant and animal life, as well as the climate, of rain forests. Includes related activities.

Describes the different types of coral reefs and the creatures that live in them. Includes related activities.

Provides information about stars, explaining how they are formed, what they are made of, and where they are located in the sky, and looking at different types of stars, including Earth's sun.

Explains how and why volcanoes erupt, identifies the materials that are thrown into the air during an eruption, and discusses their effects on the landscape and atmosphere.

Discusses where tropical rain forests are found and what kind of life they support.

Text and photographs examine the origins, geology, and exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor in space.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of such fish as the hammerhead shark, piranha, and porcupine fish.

Briefly introduces thirteen well-known birds, including hummingbird, oriole, ostrich, and puffin.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of owls.