Presents side-by-side narration of the earth's making of a mountain, shaping it with sun, wind, and rain, and a child's efforts at the beach to make a tall sand mountain which is also affected by the elements.

Simple text and photographs introduce winter and its various activities.

Chronicles the race to build the first railroad to cross the North American continent.

Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature.

A moment-by-moment recreation of the first space flight to the moon, culminating in Neil Armstrong's step onto its surface.