Quick view Gemstones by Ann O Squire Humans have long held an interest in the bright, colorful crystals we call gemstones. Throughout history, they have been used as decorations, folk remedies, and currency. Readers will discover how gemstones are formed, how they get their incredible... View Details
Quick view Paleontology: The Study of Prehistoric Life by Susan H Gray Millions of years ago, Earth was populated by animals unlike any that we know today. The only way to learn anything about these extinct species is to study the remains they have left behind in Earths rocks and soil. Readers will discover how... View Details
Quick view Tsunamis by Chana Stiefel Uses diagrams, maps, photos, and a timeline to provide facts about tsunamis and nature's warning signs, and to discuss how people are working to prevent future tsunami disasters. View Details
Quick view Volcanoes by Elaine Landau Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes, describes the damages and benefits of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings. View Details
Quick view Oceanography: The Study of Oceans by Susan H Gray Earths oceans are almost like a foreign world, filled with millions of strange, fascinating animals and plants. Oceanographers dive into the watery depths to learn more about the incredible ocean ecosystems that make up the majority of our... View Details
Quick view Ecology by Susan H Gray Our planet is a complicated place. Millions upon millions of living things all depend on one another to form a complex web of life. Readers will discover how ecologists study the relationships between living things, climates, and Earth itself. They will... View Details
Quick view Meteorology: The Study of Weather by Christine Taylor-Butler Whether you are using them to know if you need an umbrella or to make sure your crops get enough water, weather predictions are useful for just about everyone on Earth. Readers will find out how meteorologists study patterns in Earths atmosphere to... View Details
Quick view Floods by Libby Koponen Examines the nature and causes of floods, their impact on society, and ways of defending against them. View Details
Quick view Hydrology by Christine Taylor-Butler Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. Almost all living things need it to survive. Readers will learn how hydrologists study weather patterns and the shape of the land to predict how water will move around Earth. They will also... View Details
Quick view Exploring Our Sun by Mae Jemison The sun provides us with the light and energy we need to survive. It also serves as the center of our solar system, with its gravitational pull keeping the planets in orbit. But what exactly is the sun? This title explores how the sun was formed, what... View Details
Quick view The 100 Year Starship by Mae Jemison So far, our travels into outer space have been limited to the planets and moons surrounding the sun in our own solar system. What would we find if we made it all the way to another star's solar system? Today's astronomers are planning a mission to... View Details
Quick view Discovering New Planets by Mae Jemison There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can. Readers will discover what methods these scientists use, how... View Details
