Books in First Starts series

Discusses the origin and nature of volcanoes, how they erupt, where they are found, and how they can be useful

Explains why we need to breath, describes how the lungs work, and discusses air pollution, speaking, singing, coughing, and sneezing

An easy-to-read introduction to ice, snow, and other conditions which often accompany cold temperatures.

An introduction to the moon discusses its movements, surface features, environment, and its relationship to the Earth and sun

Explains what air is made of, why we need it, how it helps airplanes fly and sailboats sail, and what problems are caused by air pollution

An introduction to the geology of the planet Earth discusses plates, rocks, minerals, fossils, mining, and soil

Examines the problem of waste disposal, the importance of recycling, and the necessity of conserving water

Explains that the sun is a star, describes how stars produce energy, and discusses the life cyle of stars, starlight, galaxies, nebulas, and constellations

Describes the plants, animals, and human inhabitants of a tropical rain forest and discusses the importance of these unique environments and threats to their survival.

Examines the problem of hunger in developing countries and discusses possible solutions

Describes the nature of fire, explains how we use fire for heat, cooking, and light, and discusses firefighting and fire safety

Describes the parts of the ear and how it works, explains why we have two ears, and discusses hearing loss, noise pollution, and ear care