O'Connell, Bailey

Looks at some of the rainiest locations in the world.

Readers will want to don their raincoats as they learn about the torrential downpours that pound parts of India, Hawaii, and South America. How this precipitation affects the people, animals, and landscape of these sites will astound readers and remind them of the awesome power of nature. Colorful maps, fun fact boxes, and illustrative photographs support the eye-opening information in this text, which includes such important science curriculum topics as the water cycle and weather-related events such as flooding and monsoons.

Earth's landscape can be vastly different from region to region, and it's always changing! The shifting plates on which the planet's crust sits cause some areas to rise, while others sink. The Dead Sea in the Middle East is the lowest dry place on Earth, about 1,300 feet (396 m) below sea level. In the ocean, Challenger Deep is home to some creepy marine life, much different than anything we see near the surface. These interesting places and others are featured in this book, which interweaves intriguing science and social studies subject matter with many fun facts.

Profiles the rainiest locations around the world, discussing their record precipitation levels, geographic features, climates, and the reasons why these locations are so rainy. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.

Profiles the lowest locations around the world, discussing their geographic features, climates, and the reasons why these locations are so low compared to sea level. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.