New Releases by JEN GREEN

Provides an overview of the physical and environmental features of the world''s many unique coastlines.

Presents information about the history, government, agriculture, military, art, religion, and everyday life of ancient Greece.

Looks at the deserts and dry polar regions of the world, examining why they form and what life forms live in them.

Travel and holiday.

Follow the journey of a river from source to mouth. In these books, each river is divided into five sections and each section begins with a map showing the area that will be covered. Map references are highlighted within the text to show the reader where they are on their journey.

Explains what coastlines are, why they form, the forces that shape them, how plants and animals survive in coastline conditions, and looks at different coastlines and coastline cities around the world.

Explains what islands are, why they form, the forces that shape them, how plants and animals survive on island conditions, and looks at different islands and island cities around the world.

Frozen Extremes explores the weather and fascinating animals of the coldest places on Earth. Simple text makes learning about cold climates a breeze in this new title from Crabtree Publishing.

Explains what volcanoes are, why they erupt, the dangers they pose, how plants and animals survive in volcano habitats, and looks at volcanic eruptions around the world.

Explores the world''s rivers, discussing how they were formed, what organisms live there, and how they are used by people.

Discusses important archeological finds from the Celts'' past and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to ancient Celtic civilization.

Discusses the country Vietnam and its people, history, culture, geography, and other topics.

Introduces young readers to Earth''s unique features, offering explanations for volcanoes and earthquakes.

Introduces young readers to Earth''s unique features, offering explanations about the air we breathe.

Introduces young readers to Earth''s unique weather patterns and seasons, including how and why they change throughout the year.

Introduces young readers to Earth''s unique features, offering explanations of day and night.

Introduces the different elements of weather, including clouds, thunderstorms, rain, and snow, and explains why seasons occur.

An overview of Italy covers its history, geography, climate, culture, government, and economy.

Presents an overview of modern-day Egypt, covering its landscape and climate, government, economy, education, health, and transportation systems, tourism industry, and religious institutions.

An overview of South Africa covers its history, geography, climate, culture, government, and economy.

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

Discover about the history, people and places of China.

Examines the geography, history, economy, culture, and daily life of the Central American nation of Mexico.

Oceans and Seas is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to Earth''s great bodies of water. Each volume contains a wealth of information, including physical features--"surface area and depth, how the ocean was formed, plate movements, coastlines, islands, and more; climate--"including tides, currents, trade winds, hurricanes, and tsunamis; marine life; the history of human settlement along the shores; transportation and navigation; natural resources; and current threats--"including the effects of pollution, overfishing, and mining. Numerous maps, charts, fact boxes, and primary source quotations supplement the text. Supporting both the science and social studies curriculum, this series is truly an indispensable resource.

Surveys the physical features, geological borders, climate and currents, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Mediterranean Sea.

Disasters affect us all, wherever they happen. This series takes a compelling look at how humankind and the planet has coped with some of the most prolific disasters around the world throughout history - from ancient times up to the present day.

Explores the world of mammals, including their anatomy, where they live, what they eat, and how they communicate. Includes online links to more information and downloadable images.

In 1980, Mount St. Helens in Washington State erupted with one of the largest explosions ever recorded in the United States. The volcano shot a huge cloud of ash and hot rock high into the air. Thanks to warnings from scientists, however, relatively few people died in the disaster. Lessons scientists learned from the 1980 eruption also better prepared people for Mount St. Helens'' latest rumblings. Book jacket.

The mighty Mississippi River and its tributaries drain a huge part of the central United States. After heavy rainfall throughout the spring of 1993, people living on the rivers held their breath as the waters rose. When the rivers broke their banks, the floods covered large parts of nine states and left more than seventy thousand people homeless. It was one of the worst disasters in American history. Book jacket.

Looks at the course of Hurricane Andrew, which hit the southeastern United States in 1992, and describes the damage caused by the storm.