A short study of the various types of deserts in the world, where they are located, the plants and animals that inhabit them, their climates, and other related topics.

Explores the plants, animals, and environment that make up coral reef ecosystems.

Explores all facets of oil as a natural resource, investigating its natural history, human uses, technology, environmental impact, and more.

Presents a short study of grasslands, covering where they are located, plants and wildlife, and more.

An introduction to rain forest biomes, looking at where they are located in the world, the types and climates of rain forests, and native plants and animals, and discussing why rain forests are in danger and the types of jobs available for people who want to work in rain forests.

A short study of the various types of wetlands, covering bogs, fens, marshes, and swamps and discussing where they are located, plants and wildlife, endangered animals, and efforts to protect it.

An exploration of blizzards, covering why they are dangerous, safety during a blizzard, records, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An introduction to avalanches, covering causes, records, the three zones of an avalanche path, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resource.

Photographs and text introduce children to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, life cycles, and folklore of cougars.

Photographs and text introduce children to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, life cycles, and folklore of alligators.