Lightning strikes. Hurricane winds. Terrifying twisters. Is Mother Nature out to get you? Read about some of the deadliest weather on the planet.

Our planet would be a very different place if it did not have extremes of weather.This series takes readers (Ages 8-12) on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features full-color cartoon...

Gives information on types and features of world maps. Includes quizzes and a mapmaking activity to reinforce map literacy.

Storms are SCARY! But it's cool to understand what's going on when Mother Nature gets "angry." Weather into the storm with this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader, designed for kids practicing to read independently. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do...

Why does the ground shake during an earthquake? What machine draws wiggly lines to measure ground movement? How can you stay safe in an earthquake? Read this book to discover the answers!

His feet go STOMP! His jaws go CRUNCH! In the blink of an eye you’ll be his LUNCH! Four young dinosaurs are warned about the scary Gigantosaurus, so one of them volunteers to keep watch for the others while they play. But Bonehead, the lookout, quickly gets bored, and he...