Edward Hull

This is the Fauna and Flora volume of the Survey of Western Palestine. It covers the Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Mollusks and plants of the area often known as the Levant. It contains 26 colored plates illustrating some of the mammals. A 22 page Preface explains the reasons for the current distribution of the species. The body of the book works through on a species by species basis giving the names in scientific format, common English where applicable and in biblical Hebrew and Arabic, details about the distribution and habits of the species both in the area covered and their worldwide distribution.

One bound 14-panel sheet and one loose sheet folded into 4 pages. Bound sheet contains timeline of world history from Biblical times to approximately 1900. Loose folded sheet contains a key to interpreting the timeline, translated into seven languages.

Few natural events are as formidable and fascinating as an erupting volcano. Volcanoes are reminders of the constant processes taking place below the surface of Earth. While readers may have heard of the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount St. Helens, they may not know that Yellowstone National Park is due to erupt, too! The mechanics of plate tectonics, the kinds of volcanoes, historical eruptions, and geothermal energy are the diverse topics of these 100 facts. Awe-inspiring photographs and fun quizzes add to the valuable information. Activities, Quiz, Fact Boxes, Graphic Organizers, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.