Shea, Therese

"Water that lurks beneath the Earths surface is usually far easier to ignore than the water that covers it, until that water bursts forth above ground as geysers and hot springs. This ... volume explains to young readers where this water comes from and its relationship to volcanic activity underground. They will also learn where on Earth these spectacular eruptions are found, how geothermal energy can be harnessed for our use, and much more"--Amazon.com.

Provides information and advice about online hoaxes, discussing how to avoid, identify, and remove them, in addition to other related topics.

A look at the life and career of basketball player Stephen Curry.

An introduction to rock and ice climbing that covers conditions, tools, research, getting started, and more.

An introduction to atlases and map reading.

Blizzards can be particularly dangerous weather events, especially for the unprepared. People out in the storm are at risk for hypothermia and frostbite, and those inside have to worry about power and phone outages. Cars may get stuck on the highway, and pilots may feel unsure about landing a plane. Readers learn the severity of blizzards of the past, including 2010's "Snowmageddon," as well as how these blizzards form.

Simple text and illustrations explore how skyscrapers are built.

Briefly examines each stage of the design and construction process of building a skyscraper.

Explains that maps use symbols to represent places, landforms, and other features and the map key shows what each symbol means.