Quick view The Superstorm Sandy by Peter Benoit On October 29, 2012, one of the largest, most powerful storms in recent history landed on the coast of New Jersey and proceeded to wreak havoc upon the East Coast of the United States. Readers will discover how Superstorm Sandy formed as a hurricane in... View Details
Quick view The Krakatau Eruption by Peter Benoit Describes the destructive eruption of the Krakatau volcanic island in 1883, detailing the events leading up to the eruption, the devastation it caused, and how the eruption changed the Krakatau environment. View Details
Quick view The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill by Peter Benoit Describes the 1989 oil spill caused by damage to the Exxon Valdez ship off the coast of Alaska, detailing the events leading up to the spill, how it affected the wildlife and environment of Alaska, and the spill's longterm effect. View Details
Quick view Nuclear Meltdowns by Peter Benoit Describes how nuclear power developed, how it works, and the serious health and environmental problems that ensue when the process malfunctions. View Details
Quick view Hurricane Katrina by Peter Benoit Recounts the events of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it caused in New Orleans, discusses the global efforts to help the victims, and describes the rebuilding efforts. View Details
Quick view The BP Oil Spill by Peter Benoit Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum/Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. View Details
Quick view Race Cars by Cody Crane Race car technology has come a long way from the early days of auto racing. Todays cars rely on sleek, aerodynamic shapes and powerful engines to give drivers more speed and control than ever before. In this book, readers will find out how engineers and... View Details
Quick view Animation by Karina Hamalainen From Steamboat Willie to Finding Dory, the world of animation has seen many changes over the years. But one thing that always stays the same is animators commitment to creating amazing entertainment. Readers will learn how animation was invented, how... View Details
Quick view Robots by Cody Crane Robots used to be something found mainly in science fiction stories. But today, these incredible machines have become a part of everyday life for countless people around the world. Readers will find out how the earliest robots were invented and how... View Details
Quick view Game Design by Jennifer Hackett Do you like to play video games? Have you ever wondered how they are made? In this book, readers will discover what it takes to create the latest blockbuster video games, from what technology is used to what roles different people play on a video game... View Details
Quick view Mountain Mammals by Elaine Landau Briefly describes such animals as pikas, yaks, giant pandas, and vicunas that live in various mountain ranges around the world. View Details
Quick view Fishes by Melissa Stewart Completely redesigned for today's young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know. View Details
