Examines the world's deserts and discusses what creates a desert, desert animals, annual rainfall, what an oasis is, and how people live and survive in the desert.

Provides a definition of a coast, looks at some of the different landforms, plants, animals, and other natural features of coasts, and discusses the dangers posed to coasts by pollution.

Presents an introduction to lakes, explaining what they are and how they form, discussing the various uses of lake water, and providing information about dams, lake activities, and protection efforts.

Explains how rivers flow, how they shape the earth, how they are used for trade and sport, and why they must be protected, introducing such terms as "mouth" and "delta.".