Books in Watts Library Sports series

Discusses the formation and characteristics of volcanoes, the causes and effects of their eruption, and describes specific volcanic eruptions such as that of Mount St. Helen's in 1980.

Chronicles the life and travels of the Sieur de La Salle, who explored the length of the Missisippi River for France, and later attempted to trace the river from its mouth northward.

Discusses earthquakes, including the scientists who study them, their causes, and the effects they can cause.

Traces the course of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, emphasizes their effects on human settlements and civilization, and indicates their contributions to the development of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria

Explores how certain wetlands animals, such as the whooping crane and the brown pelican, have recovered after being threatened with extinction.

Explores strange trees, including the baobab, strangler fig, mangrove, boojum, and bristlecone pine.

DIscusses the various ways animals communicate, including touch, sound, and smell.

A look at the history and culture of the Inuit, a group of Native American people who live in the Arctic, discusses tradition and customs as well as contemporary life.

Presents information on the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of wildcats.

Traces the course of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, emphasizes their effects on human settlements and civilization, and indicates their contributions to the development of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria

Discusses the formation and characteristics of volcanoes, the causes and effects of their eruption, and describes specific volcanic eruptions such as that of Mount St. Helen's in 1980.

A look at the plants, animals, locations, and various habitats that make up the freshwater ecosystems of the world.