Weintraub, Aileen

Describes the life of Welsh buccaneer Sir Henry Morgan, including the taking of Portobello and his defense of Jamaica against the Spanish.

Describes how ships are used to send aid in response to such disasters as tsunamis and hurricanes.

Detail the procedures commonly used by emergency personnel in dealing with natural disasters.

Provides information about the personal lives of the members of the American rock band KISS and discusses the group's rise to fame.

Provides a brief history of how cars developed; looks at the job of auto mechanic, discussing training options, job opportunities, specialization, and tools; and follows an auto mechanic through a typical work day.

An overview of Mount Everest that describes its physical characteristics, animal and plant life, dangers for climbers, and other features; provides a glossary; and lists related Web sites.

Discusses the history, needed equipment, and techniques of hunting with a bow and arrow, as well as related safety and conservation issues.

Provides facts about heroin, discusses the history, effects, production, and sale of the drug, looks at how heroin affected the life of singer Janis Joplin, and examines the process of recovering from heroin addiction. Includes Internet links for further study.

Explains how to draw some of Washington's sights and symbols, including the state seal, the official flower, and the Space Needle.

Explains how to draw some of Texas's sights and symbols, including the state seal, the official flower, and the Alamo.