Lewis, Brenda Ralph

Contains color illustrations and descriptions of thirteen poisonous snakes, explains their attacking behaviors, and looks at where they are found in the world.

Profiles several shark species, including the great white shark, megamouth shark, and wobbegong, describing their physical features, geographic ranges, size in relation to humans, and hunting tactics.

A color-illustrated look at the methods and tools used by the U.S. Search and Rescue Task Force to save lives in the wilderness. Also includes a chronology, glossary, and list of further resources.

Includes a history of coins and paper money, covering how different kinds of money are made, forgeries, how to find and identify coins, handling and trading, and how to display a collection.

A color-illustrated look at the methods used by the FBI to rescue hostages on ships, aircraft, and elsewhere. Also includes a chronology, glossary, and list of further resources.

Examines the role of women during World War II, discussing their activities on the war front and at home, single-handedly running households, working as riveters, shipworkers, in vehicle maintenance, as nurses, spies, journalists, and active members of the military.

Describes prehistoric animals that swam or flew including the Archaeopteryx, the Deinosuchus, and the Pteranadon. Provides interesting facts about each animal and full-color illustrations.

A color-illustrated look at the methods and equipment used by firefighters to put out blazes in cities and on wildland and aircraft. Also includes a chronology, glossary, and list of further resources.

Introduces readers to the history and great variety of postage stamps and examines some of the techniques used in identifying and collecting them.