What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. Although Africa is now one single continent, there is a rift running through it that will one day tear it apart into two separate landmasses. Find out when this will happen, and then delve into all the other fascinating facts about Africa that you always wanted to know.

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The snow, ice and blizzards make Antarctica a lethal place for people who do not have the proper clothing, shelter and survival equipment. Despite these weather conditions, Antarctica has a thriving wildlife population visiting and living on its continental edges. Find out about the wild animals and the landscapes of this frozen continent, and why some people actually want to live in such a remote place.

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The continent of Asia covers about 30% of the Earth's land surface. It is the biggest of all the world's continents, and the birthplace of the world's largest religions. In this book, find out how the way people in Asia live and work has been influenced by the varied climates and landscapes of their continent.

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The continent of Australia is not the same as the nation of Australia, which is only a part of the whole continent. The other parts of the continent include the island of New Guinea, as well as a number of smaller islands and the island state of Tasmania. In this book, travel across all these places, and on the way find out about ancient rocks, erupting volcanoes and unique animals.

We know that electricity comes out of a socket in the wall, but what is it exactly, and where does it originate? Find out the answers to these and many other questions as you rad through this book. At the end, you will find yourself looking at all your technological gadgets in a completely different way! STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Universe, including us and our daily lives, can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series, you will find out how easy STEM is to understand, and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. There are 51 countries and independent states in Europe, although politics in some areas cause people to believe this number should be different. The countries in Europe with the most people are Russia, Germany, Great Britain and France. People from Europe migrated to Australia in large numbers from the 1800s onwards, resulting in millions of Australians now having ancestors who lived somewhere in Europe.

What keeps us on the surface of the Earth? When we throw a ball, what stops it flying out into space? The answer is forces! We cannot see forces, but they make the universe function. Find out how forces work and how we use them in special ways every day. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Universe, including us and our daily lives, can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series, you will find out how easy STEM is to understand, and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.

Life is rare. Although there are billions of living things around you and even inside you right now, the thin layer on the surface of our Earth seems to be the only place in our Solar System where life exists. Earth is the only place we know of at present with advanced life forms capable of exploring beyond their own planet. Find out about life's origins and its future on our planet and beyond. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Universe, including us and our daily lives, can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series, you will find out how easy STEM is to understand, and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The North American continent spans a huge area, including Greenland, Canada, the USA and Mexico, as well as the countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The largest cities in North America are New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. The Caribbean is even home to the world's second largest coral reef. In this book, you will find out about places in North America that you never know existed!

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. South America is home to the Amazon rainforest, a place with legendary status and one of the world's most treasured locations. With their Spanish, Portuguese, African and South American indigenous heritage, the people of South America manage to combine their cultural heritages to produce populations that are vibrant and unique.

Chemicals are all around us. We can see, smell, taste hear and touch them all the time. Chemicals are not just things that a scientist uses in a laboratory. There are chemicals in the food you eat at lunch, the soap you use to wash your hands and the fizzing bubbles you can hear when you open a can of lemonade. Turn the pages of this book to find out about chemicals, what they are and how they interact with each other to create the Universe we live in. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Universe, including us and our daily lives, can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series, you will find out how easy STEM is to understand, and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.

Weather and climate refer to the rain, sunshine, wind and temperature, but they do it in different ways. They both describe the condition of the atmosphere - the fragile, thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth. Find out what causes weather and climate and how we can predict what they will be like in the future. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Universe, including us and our daily lives, can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series, you will find out how easy STEM is to understand, and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.