Introduces the body parts and other characteristics that are common to many kinds of insects

A fire-breathing dragon takes children on a grand adventure to learn more about volcanoes. Venturing into an active volcano, kids discover how magma inside the Earth begins to bubble and push its way upward, causing steam to escape through cracks overhead. Young readers will travel to active volcano sites around the world to discover the different characteristics and behavior of various volcanoes.

Text and photographs show how polar bears and walruses survive in the Arctic

Describes the life cycle and behavior of sharks

Discusses how apples develop from blossoms to fruit, how they are harvested, how people use them, the history of apples in the United States, and different varieties of them

These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading

Discusses how pumpkins grow, the different varieties of pumpkins, and the many ways people use them

Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk--from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Features superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic

Introduces animal migration and why some animals migrate, including the zebras in Botswana, the red crabs of Christmas Island, and the walruses in the Bering and Chukchi Seas