Brandt, Keith

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

Follows the journey of a raindrop through the water cycle and briefly discusses the characteristics and importance of water.

A brief biography of the first president of the United States.

Describes how caves are formed and the kinds of things one might find inside.

Describes the life of the sixteenth-century Spanish explorer who traveled from Florida to Mexico and sought justice and fair treatment for the Native Americans.

Gives brief descriptions of the major festivals celebrated by various Indian tribes throughout North America.

Describes the vehicles people have used to carry themselves and their things from place to place throughout history, from the Stone Age sledge through modern aircraft and submarines.

Explains the qualities of air that we breathe and of the air in the layers of the atmosphere, and briefly discusses gravity and air pressure.