The Kidhaven science library

Explains how and why volcanoes form, looks at what happens when a volcano erupts, describes active and inactive volcanoes, and examines the damage caused by volcanic eruptions. Includes a glossary and references.

Describes types of tornadoes, how they form, and the work of tornado chasers, and includes a glossary and a further-reading list.

Explains some examples of electricity in nature, early experiments with electricity, the development of use of electric power, and possibilities for the future.

Discusses the early detection of diabetes, its symptoms, treatment, daily life with diabetes, and hope for the future.

Examines what a tsunami is, how they are formed, tsunami disasters, and technology that can warn people about approaching tsunamis.

Discusses how continents move, how mountains are formed, volcanoes, and what occurs during an earthquake.

Provides a concise overview of lasers, focusing on conception of the idea, initial research, and the overall uses of lasers.

Discusses the discovery of atoms and how they work, nuclear energy and weapons, nuclear radiation and its medical uses, atomic clocks, and other applications.

Discusses tides and tide pools and the moon's influence on them. The plant and animal life in tide polls is described, as well as ecological damaged cause by man.