Describes the characteristics of tropical rain forests and other kinds of jungles and examines their effect on the plants, animals, and people living in or near them.
Describes the characteristics of forests flourishing in the temperate areas of the world where the seasons are well defined and temperature and rainfall varies throughout the year.
Provides color photographs and facts about prairies, looking at where they are, what conditions are like in prairies, and their native plants and animals.
Provides color photographs and facts about lakes, explaining what they are, how they are formed, the plants and animals that live in or around them, how they are used by people, and pollution.
Provides color photographs and facts about deserts, looking at where they are, what conditions are like in deserts, and their native plants and animals. Includes an experiment about color and heat.
Provides color photographs and facts about oceans, explaining what they are, where they are located, ocean movements and conditions, the plants and animals that live in or around oceans, and why people like to visit oceans. Includes an experiment.
Provides color photographs and facts about rain forests, explaining where they are, what conditions are like in rain forests, their native plants and animals, and why rain forests are endangered. Includes an experiment about light and plant growth.
Provides color photographs and facts about volcanoes, explaining what they are, where they are located, conditions on volcanoes, and what happens during and after an eruption. Includes an experiment.
Provides color photographs and facts about mountains, explaining where they are, what conditions are like in mountains, their native plants and animals, and why people like to live in or visit mountains. Includes an experiment in erosion.
