Rice, William B

An introduction to the landforms found on Earth.

"During the summer it is warm outside. During winter it is cold. This is because there are different seasons. Can you name the other two seasons?"--Provided by publisher.

Decribes the survival skills needed as a castaway adrift on the ocean.

Decribes the survival skills needed when lost in the jungle.

Decribes the survival skills needed when stranded in the desert.

Text, photographs, and diagrams introduce volcanoes, describing how they are made, where they form, and what occurs during an eruption. Includes instructions for an experiment.

Text, photographs, and diagrams introduce tornadoes, describing how they form, where they happen, the destruction they can cause, and how the strength of wind is rated. Includes instructions for an experiment.

Text and photographs describe earthquakes, discussing why the occur, where they happen, how they are measured, and the destruction they cause.

What takes the shape of the container it is in and changes shape when the container changes? Liquids! A liquid is a state of matter that has some big differences from solids and gases.

Chronicles the contributions that numerous scientists have made to the study of water and the water cycle.