Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers how volcanoes are created, what can set them off, how scientists risk their lives to study them, and why people choose to live in the shadows of volcanoes.

Discusses the nine planets in the Earth's solar system and explains why scientists believe there was life on Mars, how to find planets at night, and why some planets have rings; includes activities to help children learn about planets.

Provides information about the Earth through a collection of facts, experiments, projects, illustrations, and stories and legends.

Facts, illustrations, and projects examine the causes of volcanoes, tidal waves, earthquakes, and other natural phenomena.

Discusses aspects of space science including telescopes, space exploration, the solar system, and the universe as a whole, also providing directions for several activities that teach about space.

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers about earthquakes, what causes them, how rescuers search for survivors, what measures can be taken to prevent building damage, and what to do if caught in a quake.

Presents an introduction to space, in simple text with illustrations, including facts and information on the galaxy, solar system, moon, and more.

Introduces children to the stars including the constellations, the life cycles of stars, and galaxies.

Presents an introduction to the solar system, in simple text with illustrations, providing facts about the universe and each plant in the solar system.

Simple text and illustrations present interesting facts about space rocks, comets, asteroids, meteorites.