Includes index. Book cover contains a die-cut circle through which can be seen a character in the story. Letter from "Dr. K. Fisher" in envelope attached to p. [2] of cover.

Aardvarks and inside Earth -- Emus and the continents -- Dr. K. Fisher's guide to continents and oceans -- Snakes and earthquakes -- Chinchillas and volcanoes -- Dr. K. Fisher's guide to mountains -- Salmon and rivers -- Dr. K. Fisher's guide to rivers -- Mussels and the tides -- Penguins and climate -- Dr. K. Fisher's guide to the world's climates -- Cheetahs and day and night -- Eagles and life on Earth.