Edward R. Ricciuti

Detailed full-color spreads help beginning naturalists observe and understand over 150 types of rocks and minerals.

Describes the world's vast expanses of grassland, how they developed, and the plants and animals that live there.

This book describes Earth, the layers of Earth, the formation of rocks, the making of some minerals into precious gems, and the fossils that are preserved in rocks.

An introduction to the sport of boxing, which teaches the beginning boxer how to prepare his mind and body and how to box at a very basic level.

Examines the physical structure, metabolism, and life cycle of birds and discusses how they fit into the food chain.

"Planet Earth is warming, causing climates to change. In [this book], learn how climate change affects Earth's many biomes -- for example, its deserts, forests, and tundra. Such biomes exist under only certain climate conditions." -- Back cover.