Aronin, Miriam

"In this book, young readers will learn about the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma in May of 2013"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history and culture of Iraq.

"In June 2015, the California Highway Patrol received an urgent call for help. A 17-year-old boy had fallen down a steep waterfall while hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Highway patrol officers raced to the scene in a rescue helicopter. The terrain was too rugged for the chopper to land, so the pilot hovered near the waterfall while the flight crew hoisted the injured boy to safety, saving his life. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn about how these skilled police responders stay calm, think quickly, and act fast to address serious situations in which people or animals are lost or in danger. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to see how these everyday heroes train for a wide variety of emergency rescues, so that they are ready to help day or night"--Provided by the publisher.

"In 2011, scientists studying mammals in southern Florida announced a shocking discovery. In just a few years, the number of bobcats, raccoons, opossums, and other animals in the area had dropped sharply. The scientists soon figured out what was causing the mammals to disappear--Burmese pythons. Since their arrival from Asia in the 1990s, the deadly snakes were wreaking havoc on the wildlife in the Everglades. The giant reptiles, some more than 20 feet in length and weighing more than 200 pounds, are able to kill and swallow creatures as large as deer and alligators! In Florida's Burmese Pythons: Squeezing the Everglades, students will learn all about these dangerous snakes. The fascinating account describes how Burmese pythons first arrived in Florida from Asia as pets, how they may have made their way into the wild, and how expert snake hunters are helping scientists control their population today. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the dramatic details. Written in narrative format, this series is sure to keep young readers engaged"--Provided by the publisher.

A brief biography of Woodrow Wilson, who went from a university president to president of the United States.

Which president planned one of the largest military attacks in history? Dwight D. Eisenhower! He helped the United States win World War II. Then, as president, Eisenhower built highways all across the country.

Presents photographs and first-person accounts of the earthquake the happened in Haiti on January 12, 2010, describing the devastation and the efforts of countries and organizations to bring aid to the Haitians.

Profiles history's most powerful and evil kings and queens, including Vlad the Impaler, Ivan the Terrible, Bloody Mary, and Cixi.

This book recounts the stories of U.S. airmen who have acted with courage from the action of Staff Sergeant Earl Covel, who risked enemy gunfire to direct fighter jets that saved teammates to the action of Senior Airman Jason Cunningham, who gave his life while giving medical care to others.

Examines the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail in the 19th century.