Describes earthquakes, their causes and effects, the instruments used to study them, and the safety measures for preventing personal harm.

Using Hurricane Andrew as an example, describes the formation, course, and effects of these violent storms and explains how scientists predict and track them.

From the depths of the ocean to the plains of Africa, Sharks and Elephants are just two of the 18 new titles that take a close look at where we stand in the food chain. While the accessible texts are great for reports, it's the close-up photography that keeps kids turning the pages. Within every child lies a burning curiosity about our planet -- a world teeming with amazing life-forms and natural wonders. From anacondas to zebras, our Naturebooks...

Describes the Earth's physical characteristics, discussing interactions of climate, geology, and ecology.

This book describes clams, oysters, scallops and other mollusks and discusses the differences between mollusks and crustaceans.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and different varieties of sheep.

Contains photographs of different kinds of mushrooms;where and how they grow.

This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of black widow spiders.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of snails.

Describes the element gold, focusing on its properties, history, and uses.