Wonders of Our World S. Series

Hurricanes and Tornadoes

by Neal Morris

Published 19 May 1998

Introduces the different types of hurricanes and tornadoes, their histories, and effects on humans.

This book is suitable for ages 8-10. Part of the earth's never-ending water cycle, "Rivers and Lakes" covers all aspects of these bodies of water from their formation to how we use them. Preservation is emphasised.

Forests

by Neal Morris

Published 19 May 1998

The Wonders of our World Series offers young readers a lively and visually exciting introduction to the world around us and the forces at work shaping our planet and its future. Ten books in this series offer fascinating full-color photographs of examples from around the world to help illustrate: -- the devastating impact volcanoes, extreme weather, and earthquakes can have-- why the earth's forests and waterways are in danger of destruction-- how the earth's powerful internal forces produce rocks and minerals from the ordinary to the dazzling-- how mountains, deserts, and caves are formedThe destruction of the earth's forests is having a negative effect on the earth's climate, its people, and wildlife. Using examples from around the world, Forests examines: -- different kinds of forests in different climates-- the layers of a forest-- plant and animal life-- people of the rainforests-- preserving forests

Earthquakes

by Neal Morris

Published 19 May 1998

Shifting faults, erupting volcanoes and even man-made constructions such as Hoover Dam have been the cause of earthquakes throughout history.

Earthquakes details:
-- the world's major fault lines
-- major earthquakes in history
-- measuring tremors
-- how to predict quakes
-- planning and building to reduce catastrophic effects

Rocks and Minerals

by Neal Morris

Published 19 May 1998

An introduction to rocks and minerals, their types, origins, and uses.