A survey of the earth's astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials.

"With their bold black stripes, powerful presence, and fierce faces, tigers are just about the coolest animal on the planet. These giant jungle cats can climb trees, swim, and run in sprints up to 32 mph--making them a predatory nightmare. Ranging from the warm climates of Southeast Asia to the frozen tundra of western Russia, these solitary hunters will devour whatever animal they catch."--Amazon.com.

Discusses various types of planes and their different functions and uses.

Presents information about the people, geography, culture, history, government, and economy of Mexico.

Presents a miscellany of facts about bats.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, nature, people, and culture of India.

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate and culture of Japan.

Describes mummies.

Learn about the world of frogs.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle.