A friendly crow gives readers a bird's-eye view of earthquakes in action and introduces the basics of plate tectonics. The clear, concise text is full of fun facts and the dynamic illustrations convey a sense of motion. An experiment is also included that shows readers how to make their own earthquake.

Introduces stars and what they are made of, how they shine, their positions with relation to earth, and more.

This humorously illustrated guide surveys the earth's astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials. From talcum powder to silver jewelry, it all comes from inside this great big rock we live on.