Oceans and seas have long attracted human settlement because they offer a rich food source and access to faraway places for trade. This beautiful book features examples of the everyday lives… More →

Throughout history, people have been drawn to living beside rivers for easy transportation, drinking water, agriculture, and food sources. This captivating book compares the everyday lives of More →

Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on where in the world you live. This engaging title compares the… More →

Forests have long provided people with the resources they need to survive. This interesting book describes the ways people have adapted to living in different kinds of forest habitats and… More →

Mountain life can be difficult, but people all over the world have adapted to the extremes of weather and temperature that are a part of living at high altitudes. This insightful book looks… More →

Islands do not always contain everything needed for human survival. This amazing book takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water. Beautiful photos help show how More →

This important book looks at the kinds of disasters that may force people to seek safety in shelters. It gives information about what to pack in disaster supply kits and how to evacuate home… More →

Young readers will understand the differences between living and non-living things with this bright and colorful book, which describes objects, as well as animals and plants and their life cycles. More →

Drip, drip, drop! Grab your umbrella--the weather forecast is calling for rain! In this book, young readers will discover how rain is made and what conditions make this weather phenomenon… More →

We now probably know more about Mars than any other planet in our solar system other than Earth. Spectacular images highlight this exploration of the fourth planet from the Sun, its two… More →