Louise Spilsbury

"Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been battered by horrific hurricanes that rage across its surface, wreaking devastation as they move. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind hurricane horrors, the world's worst-ever hurricane disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating hurricanes of the future.."--...

Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind epic earthquakes, the world's worst-ever epic earthquake disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating earthquakes of...

"Explores why humans are endangering orangutans and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them." -- Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about animal homes and hangouts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

From deadly and cursed tombs through treasure lost deep beneath the waves, our human history is full of many unanswered questions. This high-interest title will enthrall readers with its investigation of sinister ancient burials and hidden riches and the intriguing answers that could solve these long-buried mysteries of history. Publisher's marketing.

Pesents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done during the Renaissance, including bilge boys, woad dyers, artists' assistants, and grooms.

"For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind raging wildfires, the world's worst-ever wildfire disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating wildfires of the future." -- Provided by publisher.

"Where is the Bermuda Triangle and what happens to travelers who pass through the area? Where did the huge stone figures on Easter Island come from? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's most mysterious places"-- Provided by publisher.

"Explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them." -- Provided by publisher.

"This engaging book gives readers core information about grassland biomes on prairies, steppes, pampas, and savannahs. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to life on open grassland, who lives in these environments, and how humans impact life there."-- Provided by publisher.