Where on Earth?

Mostly between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer lies North America, the third largest continent in area. While young readers may already be familiar with parts of this continent, there is an endless amount of information to learn about the landmass. Simple maps help readers of this volume locate key parts of the continent. With information about important geographical features, as well as the people and cultures that make up North America, this engaging book is an excellent supplement to the elementary social studies curriculum.

Traveling the world isn't always an option, but reading about it can be! With the help of this engaging book, young readers have the opportunity to take an up-close look at the fascinating continent of South America. Simple diagrams help break down key concepts, while easy-to-follow maps help readers understand, where in the world and within the continent-different features are located. Accessible text and captivating photographs ensure that even reluctant and struggling readers will benefit from this informative guide.

Where does water destroy rocks? How can the ocean shape the land? Readers explore the answers to these questions along with many others! This book introduces the basic formations of coasts, such as shores, gulfs, bays, and banks in understandable language and accessible content. Packed with fascinating information, each spread makes important geography topics fun with a colorful layout and detailed photographs of coasts around the world. Readers also learn about erosion, biodiversity, and other conservation issues in an age-appropriate way.

Earth's many rivers are exciting to study. Some move quickly over rapids, roaring in the ears of travelers. Others are home to flesh-eating turtles or ferocious fish. One runs through the majestic Grand Canyon! Readers explore some of the biggest and coolest rivers in the world, including the Amazon and the Nile, learning about each river's environment and wildlife. Full-color photographs within an eye-catching layout take readers to the world's biggest waterfall and complement basic science concepts, such as the water cycle. Geography has never been so exciting!

For those who can't travel to Antarctica, reading this innovative volume may just be the next best thing! Most people know about Antarctica's cold and harsh conditions, but not everyone is aware of just how amazing this chilly continent really is! From the animals that call Antarctica home to the continent's frigid desert and evermoving ice forms, this captivating volume covers many of the questions young readers may have about Antarctica. Simple diagrams supplement accessible text, creating an easy-to-understand guide to the coldest continent.

Although Europe is the second smallest continent in size, it's the third largest in population. It's home to dozens of countries and a number of bustling cities. Readers of this engaging volume travel on a journey through this one-of-a-kind continent, learning about its people, geography, unique characteristics, and much more along the way. Eye-catching photographs help readers visualize each location, while age-appropriate text helps reinforce key concepts from elementary social studies curricula.

It may be the smallest continent, but there's a lot to know about Australia. This continent, which is also a country, is home to some of the most beautiful and unique places on Earth, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the vast Outback. In this informative book, colorful photographs pair closely with accessible text, guiding readers around this captivating continent. Graphic elements, such as maps and diagrams, help readers visualize some of Australia's most fascinating features and understand fun facts about the continent.

There's no shortage of fun facts to know about Asia. With dozens of countries and an area of more than 17 million square miles (44-million square kilometers), it's home to more people than any other continent on Earth. Plus, it boasts both the highest and lowest points on the planet! Using eye-catching photographs, informative graphic elements, and engaging text, this book guides readers on a fact-filled journey through the largest continent in the world.

Africa is the world's second largest continent by both size and population. But, there's a lot more to know about this large landmass. With the help of this informative guide, curious readers can learn all about this unique continent, from its geography and countries to its people and animal life. Colorful photographs and helpful graphic elements reinforce key concepts from the text. This engaging volume makes for an excellent supplement to any elementary social studies curriculum.

Deep within the rain forest are trees that could cure diseases, venomous spiders, and a whole lot of rain! From the Amazon to Costa Rica, the world's rain forests are fascinating places to learn about. Readers explore life under the canopy in this book, discovering the many amazing plants and animals that make their homes there, as well as each rain forest's climate and environment. Full-color photographs show the brilliant green of rain forest trees and give readers up-close encounters with animals only found there, such as the adorable aye-aye.

When a big earthquake hits, it seems impossible that scientists could measure it. But they can, even if they're far away from the epicenter. The devastating and fascinating details of how earthquakes and volcanoes happen will engage readers from the moment they open this book. Including introductions to key geologic terms such as tectonic plates and seismic waves, the main content explains these key Earth science topics using clear language and diagrams. The explosive information is further highlighted by full-color photographs in an exciting design sure to engage readers from beginning to end.