Explores key types of skyscrapers throughout the world, discussing materials and construction technologies as well as the functions and locations of important skyscrapers.

Each book in this series contains an up-to-date, comprehensive account of a key scientific topic covered in the middle-school grades. Each book is also enhanced with sidebars containing facts about the subject or historical information. Test files provide simple experiments so students can experience the methods used by scientists to test theories. Meteorology, the science of weather, is explained in this book for young readers. First, they are introduced...

Explores the cause of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, their effects on the environment, and what is being done to lessen the devastation they cause.

A factual picture book packed with engaging illustrations and fun information is designed for shared or independent reading and includes coverage of a wide variety of transportation vehicles, from early wheeled carts to the speedy cars of today.

"Describes the current scientific evidence for global warming and the causes and effects of climate change. Includes charts and maps"--Provided by publisher.

"Discover all the facts with this question-and-answer guide"--Cover.

Discusses the tools, vehicles, and equipment firefighters use to put out fires; how they stay safe on the job; and how they help the community.

Explores key types of dams throughout the world, discussing materials and construction technologies used, functions and locations of major dams, and examples of famous dams in history.

Discusses the many islands on the earth, how they develop, and the people and animals living on them. Thousands of islands dot Earth! You may know that there are many very small islands, but did you know that some islands are the tops of the largest mountains on Earth? Discover Earth's numerous islands!