Radlauer, Ruth

Brief text and photographs present the geographic features, plant and animal life, and other attractions on the first national park.

Describes the characteristics of various types of comets and their relationship to Earth with specific emphasis on Halley's comet, its appearances throughout history, and the preparations for its return in early 1986. Includes a glossary of terms.

Briefly discusses different types of dolls including those made of rags, apples, and china.

Presents the geography, plant and animal life, and distinctive features of this national park on the coast of Maine.

Discusses the animal life, vegetation, and history of the national park in the Caribbean Sea.

Introduces the many enjoyments to be found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in Tennessee and North Carolina.

Four-year-old Molly goes to the library with her father and is thrilled to discover that she can take home ten books for fourteen days.

Discusses Voyager's space exploration mission, how the spacecraft conducts experiments using scientific instruments, and discoveries revealed about Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus.

A description of an expedition to explore a glacier in Alaska introduces facts about glaciers, including their origin, types, and effects on the earth.

Discusses volcanoes and the way they erupt, especially a number of North American ones, including Mount Saint Helens.