Quick view Earthquake Alert! by Shilpa Mehta-Jones This informative book has been newly revised in light of the devastating earthquakes in 2010 in Chile, Haiti, Turkey, Mexico, and China. When the earth shakes beneath your feet, the result can be... View Details
Quick view Wildfire Alert! by Lynn Peppas Fire is both a symbol of life and powerful destructive force. This book features a look at the life of fires, both in the wild and in cities, and how they are battled, contained, and extinguished View Details
Quick view Environmental Disaster Alert! by Paul Challen Humans are sometimes to blame for catastrophic influences on the worlds air, water, soil, and natural resources. Environmental Disaster Alert! probes the causes and effects of greenhouse gases, acid... View Details
Quick view Gulf Oil Spill by Lynn Peppas This up-to-date new book describes the alarming events of 2010 after an oil rig toppled over in the Gulf of Mexico releasing millions of gallons of oil into the water. The largest accidental oil... View Details
Quick view Fukushima Nuclear Disaster by Rona Arato In March 2011 the worldÂ’s second-largest nuclear disaster occurred on the eastern coast of Japan. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake caused a nearly 50-foot tsunami that flooded the Fukushima nuclear power... View Details
Quick view Hurricane Sandy by Lynn Peppas By the time Superstorm Sandy had hit New York City on October 22, 2012, it had left a trail of death and destruction across the Caribbean and the eastern seaboard of the United States. Affecting 24 U... View Details
Quick view Hurricane Katrina by Ellen Rodger The worst and most deadly natural disaster in United States history, Hurricane Katrina was a destructive and costly event whose effects will be felt for many years to come. This timely new book... View Details
Quick view Flood and Monsoon Alert! by Rachel Eagen In light of the devastating floods in 2010 in Pakistan, Brazil, the United States, and China, this informative book has been newly revised. From the mythological flood stories of ancient cultures to... View Details
Quick view Dream Jobs in Technology by Colin Hynson This title explores the fantastic careers available in technology. From designing smart objects, such as a fridge that tells you what groceries you need, to protecting people from online hacking, a... View Details
Quick view Dream Jobs in Science by Chris Oxlade A career in science can involve traveling around the world—and maybe even leaving it! From tracking violent storms or studying penguins in the Antarctic to repairing the International Space Station... View Details
Quick view Dream Jobs in Math by Colin Hynson This title explores some of the amazing careers available in the field of mathematics—and they're not just limited to the classroom! From helping athletes gain a competitive edge to helping eradicate... View Details
Quick view Dream Jobs in Engineering by Colin Hynson From designing robots to developing new forms of energy, 21st-century careers in engineering are not limited only to construction sites. This title explores the exciting and world-changing... View Details
