Blake, Kevin

"On April 14, 1935 in Boise City, Oklahoma, the sky turned black as a massive, swirling cloud of dust engulfed the city. 'It got so dark that you couldn't see your hand before your face,' remembered one farmer. Blinded drivers drove their cars off the side of the road. Terrified cows spun in circles. People covered their faces, gasping for breath. This was one of many dark days during the Dust Bowl. Sick Soil: The Dust Bowl traces the tragic story of the devastating dust storms that swept across the Midwest in the 1930s as a result of over-farming and drought. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers"--Provided by the publisher.

"Miami has a serious problem--water! Sometimes, on sunny days, water bubbles up from storm drains. Residents find their homes flooded. On some days, they see cars floating like boats and even fish swimming in pools of water in the streets. What is going on? And can anything be done to save the city from being completely flooded with water? Rising Seas: Miami, Florida traces the tragic story of the causes of global warming, how this affects Miami--a city built on porous limestone--and how engineers are using pumps and other technologies to save the city from disaster. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers"--Provided by the publisher.

A look at what caused the "Titanic" to sink and how the world reacted to the shipwreck.

The Golden Gate Bridge traces the incredible story of the landmark, starting with the idea for the huge suspension bridge and ending with the unveiling of the massive structure.

Introduces readers to Russia, discussing its culture, history, and more.

It was 1814. Fifty British soldiers surrounded the large white house, holding poles with flaming rags at the end. All at once, they hurled the blazing poles into the house's windows. Within seconds, the majestic home was in flames. The fire destroyed almost everything inside. If not for a powerful thunderstorm later that day, the White House might have burned to the ground. The White House traces the incredible story of one of the most important and iconic buildings in the United States. The book describes how the massive residence was built and how different presidents have left their personal marks on the structure. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the captivating story, which is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers.

"In this book, readers learn about how rescue dogs are important."--Provided by publisher.

In 1880, citizens of Bodie, California, crowded onto Main Street to celebrate the Fourth of July. Within fifty years, however, the town's Main Street would be abandoned and filled with a ghostly silence. Look inside to find out more about Bodie, including how and why its citizens left their once-bustling town.

This book traces the story of the monument, starting with an idea dreamt up by a French professor and ending with the installation of the structure on an island.

Readers will meet city police officers who risk their lives to save others. Dramatic, true stories tell how these skilled police responders stay calm, think quickly, and act fast to address serious situations. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to see how they train for a wide variety of emergency rescues.