Steven Otfinoski
1) Tornadoes
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about tornadoes, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."--
Every year over a thousand tornadoes occur in the United States. Otkinoski explains how tornadoes are formed, where they are usually found, and what effects they have on humans. You'll also discover the importance of being prepared, and get tips on how to survive if a tornado threatens your area.
2) Fireflies
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
Readers learn about the firefly, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
3) Hummingbirds
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search for fast-flying Hummingbirds. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these birds and discover their interesting behaviors, life cycle, enemies, and defenses.
4) Quicksand
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about quicksand, from how it is formed to what you should do if you encounter it"--
5) Crows
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to identify and observe crows while discovering their interesting behaviors, life cycle, anatomy, enemies, and defenses.
6) Avalanches
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about avalanches, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."--
What causes avalanches, and what effect do they have on humans? Otfinoski tells you where they are most common, the odds of surviving one, and what you can do to survive if you are ever caught in one.
7) Koalas
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and conservation status of the koala"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Describes notable books for teens that have been subject to challenge, including literary classics, books with frank talk about sex and identity, realistic accounts of discrimination and bias, and tales of fantasy and science fiction, and discusses the campaigns for and against censorship.
10) Gun control
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Examines the controversial battle over gun control, looking at the role of guns in early America, the assassinations of the 1960s, and the current rash of shootings in schools
Learn about the debate over gun control and how it has developed through our history.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"On May 31, 1889, heavy rains and a dam failure sent flood waters sweeping into Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The 50-foot-high wall of water quickly demolished much of the town. Will you and your new husband be able to escape certain doom as you wait for your train to leave the station? Can you climb onto your house's roof for safety before the building completely fills with water? Will you join in the effort to save others who are floating by on the roofs...
14) Raccoons
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
Readers learn about the racoon, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
17) Skunks
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet of skunks"--Provided by publisher.