Provides information about Earth, discussing its location in the solar system, its movements, size and structure, crust, atmosphere, water, and other features of the planet.
Text and illustrations, diagrams, tables, and charts present information on such topics as surface features of Earth, weather and climate, natural resources, and environmental problems.
Explains the difference between day and night, why days are longer in the summer, and what animals only come out at night. Activities show readers what the sun, earth, and moon do and how this makes days, months and years.