Introduces the world's seven continents and presents a unique fact about each one.

Summoned to a remote oil rig to diagnose a strange medical ailment among the rig workers, ex-Navy physician Peter Crane soon discovers that the condition is linked to the underwater excavation being done at science research station Deep Storm.

Why do continents matter? From economics to weather science and everything in between knowing the characteristics of the continents expands readers perspectives in every school subject. This fundamental information is a building block of many future lessons and an essential part of elementary education. This book presents a focused, clear, age-appropriate look at Earth s continents that young readers are sure to find both informative and interesting....

Atlantis, the legendary city on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, was first described by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato as an empire larger than even the Roman Empire at its height. According to those people who believe in its reality, Atlantis existed in about 9,000 BCE (or the 1200s BCE according to another interpretation). Its empire allegedly stretched from the North American copper mines of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the shores of Mexico...

"Australia may be the smallest continent, but it is wider than the moon! This is just one of the fascinating facts young Earth science buffs will learn when reading this informative volume. Enlightening text presents engaging details in an accessible way, while eye-catching photographs hold the attention of developing readers. Fun facts paired with a dynamic layout help strengthen understanding of key concepts from the elementary science curriculum...

Presents general information about the continent of Antarctica, looking at the history of its exploration, its landforms, climate, natural resources, people, and economics.

Marine explorer Dirk Pitt faces off against an elite army from an era gone-by in order to uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization in this #1 New York Times-bestselling series.
 
A group of anthropologists uncover strange inscriptions on the wall of a Colorado mine just as an explosion traps them deep within the earth. But their work won’t stay buried long. Dirk Pitt is on hand during the blast and quick to initiate...

Briefly introduces Earth's seven continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica.