Updegraff, Imelda

An introduction to weather and such elements of it as rain, wind, fronts, storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Brief explanations of the earth's crust, faults, earthquakes, tidal waves, volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers.

Relates basic facts about seas and oceans, including currents and waves, tides, sea shore, sea bed, ice cover, and inland seas and salty water. Includes "things to do" on back cover.

Briefly explains the formation of the continents and the different climates of the world.

Brief explanations of rivers, drainage basins, erosion, glaciers, and lakes.

Describes how mountains and valleys are formed and ways erosion occurs.