Discusses the legacies of ancient China and its culture, including arts and crafts, technology, scientific discoveries, inventions, mathematics, and recreations.

Answers such questions about the Earth as is the world round, can people tell if an earthquake is coming, where do rivers begin, how often does it rain in a rain forest, and which is the coldest place in the world.

Examines the habitats, behavior, and life cycles of various insects, using such physical evidence as eggs and anthills as starting points for discussion.

Learn about a day and a night in the life of a scorpion.

Provides a basic introduction to volcanoes, explaining how they form and how volcanic eruptions occur, and describing the effect of different kinds of eruptions on people and the environment.

"Describes various percussion instruments from around the world, including current drum kits, orchestral instruments such as the xylophone, and more traditional drums from Africa and Asia"--Provided by publisher.