Abramson, Andra Serlin

Photographs, diagrams and first-hand accounts take the reader back to the 2001 terrorist attacks on the world trade center.

Showcases snake varieties ranging from common garter snakes to exotics from different world regions on full-color two-page spreads enhanced by die-cut features and facts about species habitats, foods and behaviors.

Showcases some common and unusual emergency vehicles including fire trucks, police cruisers, ambulances and rescue helicopters and explains how each vehicle works, what their purposes are, the heroic crews behind them, and the amazing rescues they respond to.

Provides an close-up look at race cars, featuring fold-out, full-size photographs and information on how race cars are built, how drivers stay safe,and what it like to be behind the wheel.

Showcases species of insects from around the world, and discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, and eating habits of each.

Examines the features and uses of various ships such as ferries, icebreakers, oil tankers, fishing ships, the coast guard, and aircraft carriers. Includes up-close color photographs and sidebars.

Large, close-up photographs and text describe the parts of fighter planes and the work of fighter pilots.

Provides an introduction to paleontologists and the work they do, looks at where dinosaurs lived throughout the world, and features fold-out illustrations and information about different kinds of dinosaurs, when they lived, their classification, and their extinction.

Photographs, diagrams, and first-hand accounts explore the events of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks on New York's World Trade Center.