Describes the destruction wrought by the 1900 Galveston hurricane and explains how hurricanes form, what lessons meteorologists learned from the storm, and how the island secured itself for future hurricanes.
Informative text, photographs, illustrations, and science activities and projects examine biomes, including deserts, the tundra, freshwater regions and more and discusses related topics, such as adaptation and the Tollund Man.
Provides an introduction to NASCAR Craftsman truck racing, and describes the experiences of driver Mark Martin during the GM FlexFuel 250 in Daytona Beach in 2006, his first truck race.
Describes the landscape and climate of the tundra, discusses how plants and animals have adapted to life there, examines environmental threats to the biome, and includes examples of how readers can benefit the environment.
Presents information on fire dogs, including which are the best breeds, how they are trained, how they partner with firefighters, and explains the dangers of the job. Includes glossary.
Presents a short biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, and chronicles her life, education, dreams of becoming an astronaut, and training as part of the "Discovery" team.
Explores the innovation and physical science behind bridges and tunnels, featuring illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twenty-five projects designed to help students learn about the engineering process.
