earth

Contains maps, charts and graphs, photographs, flags, and facts that provide a wide range of information about the continents and countries of the world.

Photographs and text introduce students to the natural wonders of the world, including the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, polar regions, and the northern and southern lights, and explains the natural forces that created them.

Illustrated subject panels offer key facts about the Earth, its natural history, geology, climate, energy sources, natural disasters, and continents.

Describes the earth's seasons, climate, weather, oceans, volcanoes, and other features, and explains how the solar system affects them.

Presents miscellaneous facts about the stars, planets, and other things whirling about in outer space.

Provides an analysis of the planet's current state of health and looks at the dangers to Earth's natural "lifesupport" systems.

A child explains how he and the Earth dance and sing together and take turns listening to each other.

Questions and answers present information about the weather and things in the earth and sky.

A reference book dealing with the earth, its atmosphere and weather, geology, volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, lakes, and other geographical features.

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.