Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.

Reviews the history of basketball, how it is played, the rules of the game, and introduces readers to some of basketball's greatest players.

Discusses the sport of football including its history, rules and regulations, game bowls, and some outstanding players.

Describes the discovery, explorations, atmosphere, orbit, and moons of the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus.

Explains what clouds are, what causes them, their various forms, and the different weather conditions they accompany.

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

Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Lyme disease, as well as ways to protect against it.

Describes Earth's creation, plate tectonics, atmosphere, climate, and moon, as well as how life developed on the planet.

Rocks, gems, and minerals are the basic things of which Earth is made. They are humanity's most important building materials and sources of energy and wealth. This book explores how heat, pressure, water, wind, and time combine to make these common, precious, and essential substances.