Guiberson, Brenda Z

Provides details of ten catastrophic events in history and their causes and effects, including the Great Chicago Fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and Hurricane Katrina.

Describes the boreal forest and the many plants and animals that live there and discusses the danger the forest is in.

Color illustrations and brief facts introduce readers to deadly animals around the world.

"A beautiful exploration of recently-discovered feathered dinosaurs--the ancient ancestors of birds today!"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations provide information to inspire young readers to choose their own favorite sea creature.

Photographs and easy text introduce sharks, their habitats, and behaviors, as well as detailing a few of the more than 350 varieties of sharks.

Describes the life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus, with an emphasis on its role as a home for other desert dwellers.

Follows the life of a sea turtle from its hatching on a beach, through its years in the sea, and its return to land where it lays its eggs.