Harris, Nancy

Contains eleven essays that provide information about various aspects of tsunamis, destructive waves caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, or other disruptions in the seafloor, discussing the science and study of tsunamis, looking at four tsunami disasters, and examining efforts to predict and reduce the risk of tsunamis.

Authors debate the effectiveness of the peace movement, including its tactics and philosophies.

Presents fourteen opposing views on AIDS, covering such issues as research, financial assistance, risky behavior, and the role of poverty, and includes an overview of the topic, an annotated list of organizations and Web sites, and a bibliography.

Explores the Statue of Liberty, discussing its history andthe symbolic meanings of its parts. Includes a time line, a picture glossary, and an index.

Introduces young readers to the American flag and the symbolic significance of its stars and stripes.

Contains thirteen essays in which the authors provide varying perspectives on the issue of genetically engineered foods, discussing their potential benefits and dangers.

Explores the number five through a visit with Jack, a little boy with sticky fingers.

An introduction to the color blue, featuring photographs and text that compare plants, animals, rocks, and grasses that are and are not blue.

An introduction to the color black, featuring photographs and text that compare plants, animals, rocks, and soils that are and are not black.

An introduction to the color yellow, featuring photographs and text that compare plants, animals, rocks, and soils that are and are not yellow.