Pedersen, Traci Steckel

Explains how climates are created by sunlight, winds, ocean currents, and water and land features; describes the characteristics of warm and cold climates; and discusses factors in climate change.

Tells how shorelines are formed, barrier islands and coral reefs. The effects of pollution and how to stop it.

Describes ocean tides, waves, currents and the study of how they effect the ocean and marine life.

Describes different types of maps and the tools used by past and present mapmakers.

Explains the importance of the atmosphere for life on Earth, discussing the gases that make up the air, water vapor in the atmosphere, air pressure and movement, the layers of the atmosphere, and global warming.

Explains the science behind floods, discussing how, why, and where they occur, and looking at significant floods of the past.

Presents an introduction to earthquakes including how they are measured, where they are expected to occur, how scientists study them, and some specific earthquakes in history.

A scientific examination of air and wind, featuring discussion of the properties and behavior of air, the atmosphere, and the power and movement of the wind. Includes Internet connections and a glossary.

Presents an introduction to the Earth and its water, describing the different forms of water, the water cycle, and how water is used by humans, animals, and plants, and includes a discussion of the water supply and how it can be protected.

Examines a number of famous volcanoes around the world including Mount Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Kilauea; describing how volcanoes are formed, how scientists monitor volcanoes, and the various types of volcanic eruptions.