Terry J. Jennings

Discusses, in text and illustrations, the characteristics of the oceans and seas, their location, and the plants and animals that inhabit them. Includes suggestions for projects, further reading, and a glossary.

"Explains essential facts about electricity, including static electricity, electric currents, circuits, and batteries. Includes experiments"--Provided by publisher.

Describes why volcanoes and earthquakes occur, the chaos they cause, how they help to form mountains, valleys, and islands, and ways in which they are useful to people.

Examines how and why the natural phenomenon of drought occurs, and discusses what can be done to prevent it or lessen its impact.

An introduction to the many kinds of chemicals, describing some of their uses to man. Includes study questions, activities and experiments.

Takes a look at the many different climates of the world, from deserts to the polar regions, and from temperate zones to the tropics. It also describes how the pattern of weather in a place affects the vegetation, animal life, agriculture, and the lifestyles of the people who live there.

Experiments and activities explain clouds, fog, rain, snow, and wind.

Explains how and why avalanches and landslides occur and discusses what can be done to prevent them or lessen their effects.