Books in Geography Now! series

Presents an introduction to the islands of the world, discussing their different types, climates, wildlife, and inhabitants, and the natural and man-made threats which can endanger their existence.

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Presents text and illustrations about the Earth, including facts about climate, weather, oceans, plants, animals, and other related topics, with Internet links for further information.

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

Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes, describes the damages and benefits of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.

Introduces the physical and human geography of the planet Earth, describes the peoples and societies of each continent, provides an atlas, and suggests related Web sites.

Young readers learn about coastal regions: what shapes them, environmental threats, and how they are used in industry and tourism. Readers will learn about Cancun, the Great Barrier Reef, and other beautiful and interesting coastlines.

Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes, describes the damages and benefits of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.

Deserts can be some of the harshest environments in the world, with extreme temperature variation, scant rainfall, and arid climates. This book explores the plants, animals and people that have adapted to survive in deserts, such as the Australian Outback, the Mojave, and Antarctica.

Describes how mountains form, the animals that live there, and how to protect mountainous environments, and includes details on each continent's largest peaks.

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