The three-dimensional models prepared, textured, painted, and photographed for this book almost pop off the page. Sure to stir a child's sense of wonder, that will kindle an interest in learning more about our world. Sections include crust to core, wind and water, the fossil record, violent earthquakes, volcanoes, geyser fields, rivers of ice, the ice continent, ocean depths, towering cliffs, coral reefs, falls and rapids, limestone caves, floodplains and delta, desert islands, buried treasure, and caring for the earth. Everything your ever wondered about the earth, including weather, oceans, volcanoes, and continental drift is included in this book. Questions with answers grouped according to topic can guide readers through a general understanding of each subject.
Readers can also use the very complete index to find a specific topic.
The many line drawings show clearly how natural forces work, and the sidebars feature facts and stories about such diverse subjects as the goddess Pele, severe storms, earthquakes, and comet Halley. As usual, each experiment has good background information, clear directions with excellent illustrations, thought-provoking questions, and the answers. It is a great resource for parents and teachers. Sharks, Whales, Crocodiles, Squid, Marine Animals, Animals Great white sharks, massive whales, ferocious crocodiles, giant squid, mysterious sea serpents, and other huge creatures seem to lurk at the bottom of our oceans and lakes. This colorful guide uncovers the truth about shark attacks, how big giant squids are, and much more.