Claire Watts

"Presents an overview of a wide range of natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and epidemics, and describes their impact and how experts try to predict and minimize their impact."--

Describes how humans, plants, and animals survive at the North and South Poles, the effect of human industrial activity on the polar landscapes, and how changes in the world's weather patterns affect the Poles.

An introduction to the dramatic history of ancient Egypt. Includes facts, activities, and a traditional story, bringing to life different aspects of the civilization of ancient Egypt.

A general pictorial reference guide covers topics arranged into such categories as nature, human body, science and technology, space, history, and art and culture.