The Random House library of knowledge

Examines the world's major oceans and how they were formed. Also discusses the continual changes taking place on the ocean floor and along the coastlines and their implications for the future.

Up to date atlas that includes detailed maps of every country in the world and an index containing 7,000 entries.

Discusses the major animal groups with emphasis on habitats and behavior.

An illustrated survey of the earth describing how it was formed, and including information on different types of rock, weather and erosion, the formation of mountains, and plate tectonics.