Tall old buildings line the cobbled streets. Many are painted in warm shades of orange and yellow. People walk together through the narrow streets. There are cafés and shops. There are museums and galleries. This is Gamla Stan in Sweden. Sweden is a land of many natural wonders. From its beautiful, wild landscapes to its bustling cities with historic buildings, there is truly something for everyone. Come along and explore!

Red-hot lava oozes out of the ground. It shoots up into the air. This lava is coming from a crack in the ground. A volcano is erupting! People watch in awe as the lava flows slowly across the ground. This is the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland. Iceland is a land of many wonders. From volcanoes to glaciers, cities to villages, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come along and explore!

Explore the incredible world of bugs in this latest addition to Lonely Planet Kids' The Fact Book series.From giant millipedes to deadly spiders; jewel-like beetles to jungle leaf-insects; come and take a mini safari across the continents to uncover the incredible array of insects, arachnids and myriapods that roam our planet. If it crawls, scuttles, flutters or stings, you’ll find it in The Bugs Book

The world is full of colorful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behavior.

How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather.

A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do we need to survive? Find out how people prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, we can be ready for anything.

Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions.

People don’t sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don’t need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.

Weather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict these patterns. Find out how these patterns influence weather around the world.

What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Guatemalan people.

Spiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body parts and behavior.

What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Sri Lankan people.