Storad, Conrad J

Provides an introduction to the giant tortoises that live in the Galapagos Islands, looking at the variety of giant tortoises, and discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and efforts to keep them from becoming extinct.

Presents a short study of the earth's crust, describing how the continents shifted, how mountains were formed, earthquake faults, and volcanic eruptions.

Provides information about the movement of the Earth, explaining how it spins on its axis while at the same time orbiting the sun.

Introduces the difference between climate and weather and the scientists that study each field, and discusses how clouds can help meteorologists predict the weather and some of the various types of extreme weather.

Rhyming text and illustrations provide facts about the appearance, behaviors, habitat, and eating habits of roadrunners.

Colorful photographs, illustrations, and text describe the circulatory system.

Photographs and simple text describe the characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the Meerkat.

Describes the structure and function of the human circulatory system.

An introduction to the planet Mars that provides information on its location in the solar system, size, orbit, temperature, atmosphere, surface, and moons, and discusses how it is studied by astronomers.