Product Description: In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. With powerful wind gusts, many inches of rain, and a deadly storm surge, the massive hurricane flooded large swaths of New Orleans. In HURRICANES: THE SCIENCE BEHIND KILLER STORMS the authors examine with step-by-step detail how these natural disasters develop, the scientific methods used to track and predict them, and the measures families should take to protect themselves...read more

Product Description: If you've ever considered keeping an unusual pet, the FAR-OUT AND UNUSUAL PETS series is for you! Learn the history, the science, and the care needed for keeping fun and exotic pets, such as a poison dart frog. Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn explain everything you need to keep your pet safe and happy...read more