Quick view Hydrology by Christine Taylor-Butler Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. Almost all living things need it to survive. Readers will learn how hydrologists study weather patterns and the shape of the land to predict how water will move around Earth. They will also... View Details
Quick view Exploring Our Sun by Mae Jemison The sun provides us with the light and energy we need to survive. It also serves as the center of our solar system, with its gravitational pull keeping the planets in orbit. But what exactly is the sun? This title explores how the sun was formed, what... View Details
Quick view The 100 Year Starship by Mae Jemison So far, our travels into outer space have been limited to the planets and moons surrounding the sun in our own solar system. What would we find if we made it all the way to another star's solar system? Today's astronomers are planning a mission to... View Details
Quick view Discovering New Planets by Mae Jemison There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can. Readers will discover what methods these scientists use, how... View Details
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
