Brandt, Keith

Explains the importance of electricity, which is produced and used in more ways than any other form of energy.

Briefly traces the development of the Roman Empire, through which the city of Rome dominated the western world for over five hundred years.

An introduction to insects, the class of animals containing more than 800,000 kinds.

A brief description and history of Mexico and Central America.

Describes the characteristics of deserts and the types of plants and animals that live in them.

A biography of the woman whose action led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1950's and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement.

"Rosa Parks boarded the bus that fateful day knowing exactly what she was going to do. She was going to stand up for her rights..." back cover.

Describes the earth's physical characteristics, its inner composition, and the changes that are constantly taking place.