Hooper, Meredith

Illustrations and simple text teach children the different roles people played in building the pyramids of ancient Egypt.

Follows a river from its source as a mountain stream formed from melting snow, as it rushes over rocks and through valleys to the busy city, and finally to its end, where it joins the sea.

Recounts the adventures of early Antarctic explorers.

Presents the true story of a little rabbit belonging to crew member Tom Crean on his 1910 voyage to Antarctica.

Pictures and text describe the life of animals in Antarctica during the summer.

Recreates the story of a single pebble and the formation of the Earth. Includes a geological timeline charting the main periods in Earth's history.

Explains where water comes from, how it cycles through the Earth, how it has changed the landscape, how it has affected the development of plants and animals, and other related topics.