Colson, Mary

Presents information on earthquakes and their effect on planet Earth, giving specific examples from around the world.

Provides an introduction to France, with information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, the people who have shaped its past and present, its current environmental issues, and its cuisine, festivals, and traditions, and includes maps, graphs, foreign language phrases, flags, and a timeline.

Looks at the science behind the creation, travel, and appearance of light and explains how the human eye sees and reacts to light and how some animals can even see in the dark.

Shows readers that forces like friction and other laws of motion can be fun, discussing how the moon impacts tides on Earth, how magnetic forces act on matter throughout the universe, and more.

An introduction to Wales, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, foreign language phrases, and a time line.

Reviews the history of Germany, discusses the country's land and industry, wildlife, politics, people, and culture, and includes a fact file, time line, and glossary.

An introduction to Australia, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps and a time line.

"Provides evidence and tools with which readers can investigate the possibility of the existence of creatures known as bigfoot and yeti"--Provided by publisher.

Using a selection of seven sport poems, discusses how to understand the meaning of poems and the writing techniques use by poets.

Poliomyelitis, better known as polio, is a crippling virus that can lead to paralysis or even death. A childhood vaccination program had diminished the incidence of polio worldwide to the point that scientists thought they had beaten it. They were wrong. Polio appears to be on the rise again.