Roza, Greg

Common thought places cicadas as tree dwellers; these odd insects actually live most of their lives underground. This book details the bizarre life cycle of the cicada, including the deposit of hundreds of eggs on a tree branch and details of a species that can live 17 years.

An introduction to databases that defines what they are and discusses tables, their parts and functions, and relational databases.

A brief introduction to Pluto, a dwarf planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

Simple text and photos present facts about Neptune and its place in the solar system.

A brief introduction to Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, icy clouds, and related topics.

Discusses hockey with rules and stategies of the game.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, discussing his childhood, training, early years as a driver, career triumphs and troubles, and other related topics.

An introduction to the tundra, Earth's coldest and most fragile biome, looking at the living and nonliving environment of the tundra, discussing the effects of the human presence, and considering the future of the tundra.

"[Examines] the ancient alien history in art, literature, and other classic works. It covers scary science fiction's ... writers and how their stories came to influence alien movies for years to come"--Publisher provided.