surface

Presents a short study of the earth's crust, describing how the continents shifted, how mountains were formed, earthquake faults, and volcanic eruptions.

Zoya Kundara, having lived on the space vessel "Star Road" for 250 years, returns to Earth with the rest of the crew in hopes of revitalizing the ship's waning population, and finds the surface covered in a crystalline substance that threatens to wipe out what little life is left on the planet.

Details mankind's efforts to study Mars over the last fifty years with both telescopes and artificial satellites sent into orbit. Examines what we have discovered about the planet in this time and considers where future research may lead.

Explains the earth's formation, composition, and natural features.

Describes what it was like for astronauts to walk on the moon during the Apollo missions.

Explores how scientists and researchers throughout history have attempted to map the landscape of Mars and discusses what their efforts mean to future generations.

Describes the physical characteristics, formation, and processes that shape Earth's mantle's uppermost layer, the lithosphere.

Helps children understand how and why the Earth's surface is constantly moving and how that movement influences land formation, natural disasters, and geography.