Peppas, Lynn

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.

Provides biographical information about Miley Cyrus, a recording artist, concert performer, and movie actor.

Chronicles the history of the making of the Camaro from its origins in the late twentieth century to the twenty-first century, detailing the evolution of its engineering and design, and includes color photographs.

Describes the many construction vehicles and how they are used, including bulldozers, cranes, backhoe, concrete mixers, and more.

Describes and illustrates the parts and jobs of several kinds of cranes, such as railroad cranes, floating cranes, tower cranes, and sky cranes.

Describes the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the events leading up to the bombings, and the aftermath.