World's Top Ten Series

Mountains: Spectacular mountain scenery is familiar to everyone, but steep slopes and often harsh weather conditions can make life difficult for the people that live there. This book shows the houses, the occupations, both traditional and modern, and mountain communities ways of life around the world. Rivers: Some of the earliest human settlements were beside rivers, and riverside communities continue to be important today. With examples from every continent, this book shows how those early settlements flourished and how peoples have used rivers as a source of food and a means of transport, how they cope with floods and the modern perils of pollution and overcrowding. Coasts: Coastal communities, with their links to exploration and fishing and the modern holiday industry, can be fascinating places. This book looks at the pleasures and perils of living by the sea and shows how people around the world have adapted to these special conditions. Cities: Around half the world's population lives in urban areas and the cities of the world continue to grow rapidly.
This book shows what life is like in a city, how housing and transport systems have adapted for huge populations and also why living in the world's great cities may be challenging but can also be enjoyable and rewarding.

Deserts

by Neil Morris

Published 1 October 1995

Presents information about the location, features, and human and animal inhabitants of the ten largest deserts in the world, including the Sahara, the Taklamakan, the Sonoran, and the Thar.

Rivers

by Neil Morris

Published 1 January 1997

Mountains: Spectacular mountain scenery is familiar to everyone, but steep slopes and often harsh weather conditions can make life difficult for the people that live there. This book shows the houses, the occupations, both traditional and modern, and mountain communities ways of life around the world. Rivers: Some of the earliest human settlements were beside rivers, and riverside communities continue to be important today. With examples from every continent, this book shows how those early settlements flourished and how peoples have used rivers as a source of food and a means of transport, how they cope with floods and the modern perils of pollution and overcrowding. Coasts: Coastal communities, with their links to exploration and fishing and the modern holiday industry, can be fascinating places. This book looks at the pleasures and perils of living by the sea and shows how people around the world have adapted to these special conditions. Cities: Around half the world's population lives in urban areas and the cities of the world continue to grow rapidly. This book shows what life is like in a city, how housing and transport systems have adapted for huge populations and also why living in the world's great cities may be challenging but can also be enjoyable and rewarding.

Oceans and Seas Hb-Worlds Top

by Neil Morris

Published 1 January 1997

Defines oceans and seas and gives a basic overview of the ten largest ones in the world.

Lakes

by Neil Morris

Published 1 March 1997

A fascinating look at how people live in different geographical environments around the world. Explains how and why settlements began and how people ahve adapted to sometimes difficult and harsh conditions. Ages 9-12 years.

Mountain Ranges Hb-Worlds Top

by Neil Morris

Published 1 January 1996

Introduces the ten major mountain ranges of the world including the Andes, Himalayas, Rocky Mountains, and Tien Shan and describes their formation, length, height, plant and animal life, and human inhabitants.

Islands Hb-Worlds Top Ten

by Neil Morris

Published 1 January 1996

An overview of the largest ten islands on Earth, including Baffin Island, Sumatra, and Great Britain.

Caves Hb-Worlds Top Ten

by Neil Morris

Published 1 January 1997

Introduces ten of the world's largest caves, including the Carlsbad Caverns, Lascaux, Mammoth Cave, and Waitomo, with information on their location, features, animal inhabitants, and more.