Introduces the variety of land formations on Earth, from deserts to mountains to canyons, and describes how they are formed; visits Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska to show land formations created by glaciers; and presents a hands-on demonstration of moving water's impact on the earth's surface.
Teaches children about landforms by showing them how to write and design their own nonfiction books about them, covering information on the parts of a non-fiction book, how to write using different text styles, and more.
Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on how continental drift, weathering, and other forces have shaped the planet; features a visit to Devil' Postpile National Monument; and includes a demonstration of the effects of the sea floor's spreading and sinking.
Provides illustrations and information about some of the natural and man-made wonders of the world, such as the pyramids of Egypt, the Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the General Sherman Tree.
Introduces the types of terrain found in different countries of the world, such as the beaches of Australia, and the volcanoes of Indonesia, and looks at the plants and animals that live in such regions.
Color illustrations fill this introduction to the world's biomes, such as the tundra, desert, and grasslands, describing their climates, plants, and wildlife.
