Mezzanotte, Jim

Photographs and text provide a close-up look at the giant scrapers used to dig and haul earth, discussing the history of the vehicles, their power and size, the cab interior, and the work they do, and introducing the manufacturers of the machines.

Photographs and text provide a close-up look at the giant loaders used to dig andcarry dirt, rock, and ore, discussing the history of the vehicles, their power and size, the cab interior, and the work they do, and introducing the manufacturers of the machines.

Discusses solids as one of the three states of matter, describes the properties of solids, and looks at how solids can be mixed, dissolved, and changed.

Discusses liquids as one of the three states of matter, describes the properties of liquids, examines the effects of heat and cold on liquids, and looks at how they behave.

Introduces and illustrates the water cycle, describing states of matter, the processes of evaporation and condensation, and the movement and use of water on Earth.

A brief study of the properties of gases and how they can be changed and mixed.

A look at snowstorms, explaining how snowflakes form, discussing the potential dangers of snowstorms and blizzards, and showing how scientists track storms.

A look at hurricanes, explaining what they are and how they form, and describing the damage that can be caused by the storms.

Photographs and simple text describe how lightning forms, why thunder always follows it, and how a storm can bring hail, flooding, or tornadoes.

This book includes descriptions of the tracks, the skills, and the equipment of flat track racing as well as recognition of flat track champs.