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Die-cut windows reveal glimpses of what five spacemen observe as they fly around the world, then leave one by one because they do not like what they see.

Space holds a myriad of mysteries, but as NASA and the ESA have discovered numerous facts about the universe. Besides information about our solar system, stars, and black holes, readers will be interested to know that a comet's tail is always pointing away from the sun and to learn about information which could lead alien life to Earth.

Separated from his science team on a mountain after a landslide, Joe is in no hurry to get back. The slide has carried a wealth of fossils with it for him to study! Joe examines these and the mountain terrain to learn how the mountains formed and figure out how old they are.

Alone in the rainforest, Joe is suddenly caught in a tropical storm. He uses his science skills to observe the habitat around him to build shelter, find food, and search for help.

Adrift in heavy seas after a hurricane, Joe finds his boat pulled by strong currents and winds. He follows a flock of birds and discovers other sea creatures moving in the same direction toward some rocks. Can Joe's science skills help him to survive?.

Examines questions about the Earth, discussing what scientists believe about how it came into being, the origins and development of life, and the forces that affect the appearance of the planet; and providing information about the importance and impact of humans to Earth.

Describes the cycle of day and night, provides facts about the rotation of the Earth and how animals behave during different times of the day, and includes activities and a glossary.

An introduction to the surface of the Earth, describing volcanoes, waterfalls, valleys, and more.

Easy-to-follow text describes the characteristics of the earth's surface and the many ways it is constantly changing.

Details how scientists discovered that the Earth revolves around the Sun and discusses Earth's place in the universe.