Quick view Extreme Weather by Ann Squire Most days, you probably don't think too much about the weather. You might wear a coat on a cold day or carry an umbrella when it rains. But weather can be unpredictable. Downpours can flood entire cities, raging winds can knock down buildings, and huge... View Details
Quick view Extreme Bridges by Ann O Squire From China's remarkable Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which spans more than 100 miles, to the amazing Millau Viaduct, which allows drivers to travel almost 900 feet above the ground in southern France, bridges rank among man's most incredible... View Details
Quick view The Hottest and the Coldest by Katie Marsico From the burning heat of Dharan, Saudi Arabia to the icy cold of Antarctica, temperatures on Earth can have extreme variation from place to place. Readers will find out what life is like in these extreme places. They will also find out how conditions... View Details
Quick view The Highest and the Lowest by Katie Marsico Mount Everest, towering more than 29,000 feet above sea level, is the highest point on Earth. However, if the mountain rose up from the planets deepest point, in the Pacific Oceans Mariana Trench, its peak would still be more than a mile below the... View Details
Quick view The Darkest and the Brightest by Katie Marsico Can you imagine going several days without any sunlight? Or days where the sun never sets at all? Readers will find out why these situations occur in certain places and how they can affect peoples lives. They will also explore locations where the night... View Details
Quick view The Wettest and the Driest by Katie Marsico Some places on Earth experience seemingly nonstop rain, while others have gone hundreds of years without a single drop of precipitation. Readers will find out why climates can be so different from one place to another, how extreme weather can cause... View Details
Quick view The Oldest and the Newest by Katie Marsico Over the billions of years it has existed, Earth has seen constant change, from huge natural changes to the land to human-made constructions. Readers will get an up-close look at these changes, from ancient buildings built thousands of years ago to... View Details
Quick view Climate Change by Peter Benoit Describes the impact of climate change on animals, plants, and humans. View Details
Quick view Temperate Forests by Peter Benoit Introduces temperate forests, discusses the threats to them, and describes how the animals that live there survive. View Details
Quick view Wetlands by Peter Benoit Explains what wetlands are like, looks at the plants that define wetlands, discusses the types of animals that make their homes in wetlands, and includes information on why wetlands are important and what is being done to save them. View Details
Quick view Oceans by Peter Benoit Explores oceans, discusses how they affect the climate, and describes the variety of life forms found there. View Details
Quick view Deserts by Peter Benoit This book briefly examines the geology and environment of deserts, as well as the people and animals who make them their homes. View Details