Gifford, Clive

Presents an introduction to erosion and weathering, in simple text with illustrations, including information on rock cycles, fossils, and the effects of various elements on erosion, including ice, wind, and water.

Presents an introduction floods and droughts, in simple text with illustrations, describing the effects of these weather extremes, including information on weather conditions of various regions, as well as what elements cause floods and droughts.

Cartoon illustrations and text examine the debate over whether or not aliens have ever visited the Earth, and discuss claims of UFO sightings and alien abductions,. the efforts of scientists to find aliens, and how contact with aliens might affect society. Includes experiments.

For those with a love of high speeds, fresh mountain air, and snow, skiing is the outdoor sport of choice. This fast-moving sport is a favorite of many daring children. Aspiring skiers will learn all about what they will need to get started, as well as step-by-step instructions for all the tricks and techniques to really fly down the slopes.

Describes and displays various types of vehicles including race cars, hot rods, monster trucks, motorcycles and others, both new and historical.

Profiles successful soccer players and teams from throughout the world, including Pel?, Bobby Moore, David Beckham, and others.

Examines world-class sprinting and the skills necessary to become a skilled sprinter and covers the extensive training involved and profiles some of the world's most famous athletes and Olympic champions.

Illustrations and text profile the lives of ten significant kings and queens throughout history, and features information on Hatshepsut, Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, Henry VIII, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent, Elizabeth I, Louis XIV, Frederick the Great, and Catherine the Great.

Examines how liquids, solids, gases, and other materials are used, and includes easy-to-follow projects to do at home and outside.

Text and illustrations look at super trucks.