Mapping Earthforms looks at the physical features that shape our landscape. The series explains how these features have developed and how they support and challenge living things today. Each title explains how the lives of people, plants, and animals are shaped by their environment and how this environment is constantly changing. A range of maps and diagrams in each book helps readers make sense of the physical features. Book jacket.

Step onto the scorching sands of Desperate Deserts. Discover where in the world you can spot sand dunes that bury whole villages, come face to face with a deadly rattle snake and follow in the footsteps of daring desert explorers. With a brand-new cover design, format and inside look for 2016, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in!

Which desert was once a soggy swamp? Why is part of the Mojave Desert known as "Death Valley"? Which desert contains a very salty sea? The world has many deserts, some hot and sandy, others rocky, one even snowy and icy. Find out about these fascinating weather systems that have helped shape these landforms, the many different animals and plants that make their homes here, and how some people manage to survive in these inhospitable places.

Everyone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today's world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams in the Desert provides a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary travelers. ABC's Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts reads Streams in the Desert every day. Roberts said, "It's my most prized possession…my family, each of us has a copy and we read it every morning…it just brings us closer together." In this updated edition, you'll find: 366 devotions with updated modern text and a durable jacketed hardcover More Scripture, Subject, and Contributor Indices A ribbon marker to hold your place A powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture featured in the original edition Precise NIV text to help believers embrace timeless messages of God's faithfulness Easy to read, yet true to the essence of the original, this Streams in the Desert offers a refreshing daily dip into God's purpose, plan, and enduring promise.