Dineen, Jacqueline

Explains volcanic activity, how it originates in the earth's core, and what happens when a volcano erupts. Surveys monitoring devices, documented eruptions, and the ecological effects.

Presents a study of hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones and describes how they are formed, what a storm surge is, the damage that can occur from them, and how scientists and meteorologists can track them and plot their path.

Celebrates the rituals and customs of hunting and gathering societies around the world, discussing ways people find and grow food, live in groups, and settle disputes.

Celebrates the rituals and customs of the world looking at the extraordinary richness and variety of people's beliefs around the world.

Describes the general characteristics of trees and discusses the different types of forests around the world and the people and animals that inhabit them.

Presents facts about the earth's water cycle including the development of lakes, rivers and dams, and today's water pollution problem.

Discusses the functions, disorders, and care of the five senses.

An introduction to the elephant's physical features, habitat, life cycle, relationships with other animals, threats they face, and related facts.

An introduction to violent storms, discussing weather patterns, damaging effects, human causes, monitoring equipment, and what can be done to protect people and property.