Provides information about the planet Earth, covering its size, orbit, appearance, atmosphere, moon, surface water, and more; and includes facts about space missions, global climate change, planetary evolution, and other related topics.
A fascinating account of the discoveries that reveal why Earth is the one planet in our solar system that can support life, surveying 100 key events in the evolutionary history of our planet.
Discusses a dozen disasters, including the 1974 Ohio tornado, two major hurricanes, the New York City Blizzard of 1888, the Dust Bowl, the North African Sahel drought, etc.
An introduction to the Middle East that provides a historical background to the region and discusses key contemporary issues in the areas of conflict, development, governance, leadership, society, religion, and gender.
Draws upon recent advances in astronomy and space technology to explore current knowledge and theories about space, discussing how researchers have adjusted their views about space to incorporate new findings.
Draws on aerial surveillance, state-of-the-art cameras, and high definition technology to collect more than four hundred images of natural landscapes from around the world and the rare creatures that live in those habitats.
Presents a full-color illustrated guide of the solar system, and contains paintings, photographs, maps, and diagrams of the planets, moon, stars, and other areas of space.
A photographic exploration of astronomy, tracing the history of astronomy as a science; looking at different aspects of the universe; discussing the planets and stars in Earth's solar system; providing advice on backyard observing and equipment; and including information about the space program.
