Peppas, Lynn

Explores the characteristics and types of stratus clouds, and briefly describes the water cycle.

Explores the characteristics and types of cumulus clouds, and briefly describes the water cycle.

Explores the characteristics and types of cirrus clouds, and describes the water cycle.

Discusses the holidays and festivals that people in Greece celebrate each year, including family occasions, national holidays, and other events, as well as ancient traditions handed down from their ancestors and specific to their culture.

Presents a biography of professional wrestler John Cena, examining his personal and professional life, work as an actor and singer, and acquisition of the WWE World Championship title; and includes a chronology, list of accomplishments, and glossary.

An explanation of the relocation of Cherokee Indians, known as the Trail of Tears.

"By the time Sandy had hit New York City on October 22, 2012, it had left a trail of death and destruction across the Caribbean and the eastern seaboard of the United States. Affecting 24 U.S. states, Sandy is the second-costliest superstorm in United States history. This informative book follows the timeline of the superstorm and features personal accounts by those who experienced the destruction in many New York City and New Jersey neighborhoods. Topics include: - how Superstorm Sandy developed - the response by state and federal relief agencies - the effects on air travel, subway transit, electricity, and the New York Stock Exchange - the recovery and rebuilding"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the climate, plant and animal life, geographical features, history of, and problems facing the Atacama Desert.

This book describes terrorist acts, such as plane hijackings, assassinations of political figures, and state terrorism against the state's citizens; explains the reasons terrorist groups exist; and discusses ways of fighting terrorist groups.

Presents a history of the the forced migration of the Cherokee Indians following the Indian Removal Act of 1830, a march which resulted in suffering and death for many of the Cherokees and became known as the Trail of Tears.