Geography

With Gila monsters, freezing nights, and sandstorms, the desert is far from a picnic at the beach. This title shares the true stories of desert explorers and how they survived.

The wild can hold many great adventures--and dangers. In this title, readers will learn how real people survived being lost in the mountains, caves, and more.

From escaping an orca attack to catching rainwater, readers will learn how real survivors stayed afloat while lost at sea.

As tsunami waves tower over real people, readers will hold their breath to discover how they survived.

Destructive winds and storm chasers will keep readers clinging to this title as they are blown away by true tornado survival stories.

Flooded with gusting wind, unrelenting rain, and neighborly heroes, the true survival stories in this title are sure to sweep readers off their feet.

Freezing winds, knee-deep drifts, low visibility--this chilling title tells true stories of people lost in blizzards and how they survived in the snow.

What’s the difference between a typhoon, a cyclone, and a hurricane? Who believes that frog marriages can end a drought? Does lightning ever strike the same place twice? World Book’s True or False?: Weather is here with the answers to these questions and...

Did prehistoric people hunt dinosaurs? Did Stone Age people like to "rock out" to music? Do Neandertals live among us today? World Book's True or False?: Prehistoric People is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are encouraged to...

Which city has more than 100 letters in its name? Which city has a chocolate museum? In which city is it illegal to chew gum? World Book's True or False?: Cities is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are encouraged to think for...

Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Industry pollutes land, air, and water. Agriculture uses up clean water. In the Enviro-Graphics...

How is a volcano like a soft drink? To visit the largest known volcano, would you need a submarine or a spaceship? How fast can a pyroclastic flow go? True or False?: Volcanoes is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series...

Why did Lewis and Clark explore the American West? After whom is America named? Has the ship Endurance endured? True or False?: Explorers is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the surprising truths behind...

What is the difference between weather and climate? How do rising temperatures cause sea levels to rise? Where do greenhouse gases come from? True or False?: Climate Change is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series...

This fascinating series provides an up-close look at some of the most incredible architectural wonders of past centuries. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of each structure, as well as what the site is like today. Each book...

Early readers will explore Earth's different habitats in this series. From their unique features to the creatures that inhabit them, these books examine each habitat in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills...

Our world contains an incredible diversity of geographies, nations, and cultures. This informative series explores eight regions of the world, focusing on their rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and peoples. Titles...

This series introduces readers to the science behind common kinds of weather. Each title defines and describes one type of weather and explains the process that causes it to appear. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a photo glossary make this title...

From forest-wide infernos to howling winds and rain, severe weather continues to inspire both awe and fear. This exciting series provides fascinating facts about several types of severe weather, including how they form, the most extreme weather events...

Explore some of the world’s most impressive structures in this fascinating series. Each book explains when and how one structure was built, as well as the unique features that make it famous. Titles Included: Aqueduct of Segovia Burj Khalifa...