Tagliaferro, Linda

Photographs and text help profile the people, geography, history, government, economy, and cultural life of Puerto Rico.

Photographs and simple text describes the plants, animals, and characteristics of the deciduous forest biome.

Photographs and simple text trace the lives of bears and their cubs from birth to early maturity.

Discusses current and potential uses of genetic engineering in fields such as medicine, criminal investigation, and agriculture and examines some of the ethical questions involved.

Provides an overview of how an earthquake becomes a tsunami. Describes what causes earthquakes; where fault lines, tectonic plates, and volcanoes are located; the effects of the 2004 tsunami; and how to prevent loss of life from tsunamis. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Provides an overview of how a volcano becomes an island. Describes how volcanoes form, where volcanoes are located, and the effects of a volcanic explosion. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Presents a brief illustrated history of the Taj Mahal, a tomb built by Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife.

Photographs and simple text describes the plants, animals, and characteristics of the tropical rain forest biome.

An introduction to the port city of New York, describing its geography, history, economy, and daily life.

Describes the training of and work performed by therapy dogs, presents photos of dogs at work in hospitals, schools, homes, and other settings, and provides a list of further resources.