Books with author Amie Jane Leavitt

Rows of serrated teeth. Bodies built like tanks. Senses that can detect blood from more than a mile away. Sharks strike fear in the hearts of most people. Yet scientists and vacationers alike cast their fears aside and plunge into the oceans to swim alongside sharks. Find out why these daredevils take the risk, what they’ve learned about sharks, and the gear they use to stay safe.

Hail the size of golf balls drops from the sky. Strong winds send cars sailing through the air as if they were small toys. Most people look for cover when severe weather threatens. But storm chasers do the opposite they look for the storms! Find out why these daredevils take the risk, what they’ve learned about severe weather, and the gear they use to stay safe.

The hunt is on! This empowering and engaging narrative tells the legend of the fierce Roman goddess Diana. This divine huntress was also the goddess of the moon and could talk to animals. Hear the compelling myths of Diana's powers and learn where she fits within a family of gods. Additional facts explore Diana's role as protector in Ancient Roman and Greek culture and how the goddess's influence appears in popular culture today.

As destroyers of cities and creators of islands, volcanoes are as unique as they are destructive. Whether they spew thick ash or pack heavy lava flows, their eruptions are always a force to be reckoned with. Explore the explosive workings of volcanoes, the techniques scientists use to study them, and how people live in the shadows of these explosive landforms.

Seven Summits leads young readers on a captivating tour of each continents highest mountain. Each book in the series teaches geography skills and reveals fascinating facts. Readers will learn how human activity modifies the physical environment and how culture influences peoples perceptions of places and regions. Colorful photographs, detailed maps, informative charts, and classroom activities highlight the features of each summit. Seven Summits is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.