LifeViews

Describes the climate, sand, rock formations, plants, and animals of deserts, providing color photos, and explains how to make and use a bottle thermometer.

Profiles the animals, plants, and landscape of the tundra.

Describes the different plants and animals which can be found in the prairie.

Presents information on the different types of mountains, how they are formed, and the various animals that make mountains their home.

Photographs and text profile the animals, landscape, plants, and geography of Antarctica.

Discusses the formation, traits, and functions of various kinds of cells in living organisms.

Describes different kinds of clouds and explains how rain, snow, hail, and thunderstorms are formed.

Presents an overview of rivers, how they are formed, their uses, and some of the forces threatening rivers today.

Briefly describes some of the creatures that live in a pond, including water striders, tadpoles, and dragonfly nymphs. Suggests several related activities.

Briefly describes the characteristics of hurricanes and how they are formed, highlighting the 1969 hurricane Camille.