Liza N Burby

Covers the life and achievements of the record-breaking runner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

A simple presentation of the life of the biologist whose writings initiated the environmental movement.

An introduction to the storms sometimes known as twisters, including how and where they occur, the damage they can do, and some of the worst tornadoes in recorded history.

Covers the life and achievements of the Olympic champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi.

Discusses the life of Marie Curie, whose work in physics helped to change the world.

Describes hailstorms, how they begin, how hailstones are formed, the damage they can cause, and safety precautions to observe during such storms.

An introduction to tropical storms and hurricanes with information on how they begin, when and where they occur, the damage they can do, and some of the worst storms of this century.

A simple presentation of the achievements of the woman who was the first to enter medical school, who established the first nursing school in the United States, who began medical colleges for women, and who made it possible for other women to become doctors.

Describes the 1965 riot in the Black neighborhood of Watts that shook Los Angeles and the nation.

Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how tsunamis form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....