Chambers, Catherine

Describes the unique things a young girl sees, tastes, and experiences while visiting an outdoor Indian market.

Examines real-life examples to explore the destruction of our wetlands and the ways in which people can reduce their impact on these vital habitats.

Introduces the holiday of Carnival and explains how it is celebrated all over the world.

Examines the traditions and celebrations occurring around the world on Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day, festival days at the end of October and beginning of November that bring fire and mystery to the onset of winter.

Examines earthquakes, discussing what causes them, how they are measured, and how they can cause tsunamis. Includes a section on the San Francisco earthquake of 1989.

Examines hurricanes, discussing how they are formed, how they are tracked, and what kinds of damage they can cause. Includes a section on 1998's Hurricane Georges.

Provides facts about the human body, looking at the heart, blood, liver and kidneys, eyes, skeleton, skin, lungs, and ears, nose, and throat.

Presents an introduction to Spain, in simple text with illustrations, including information on its geography, history, art, food and drink, trade and industry, festivals, and more.

Explores the world's lakes, discussing how they were formed, what organisms live there, and how they are used by humans.