Books in High Interest Books: Animal Attack! series

Discusses the history of crocodile and alligator attacks on humans and the reasons for the attacks, including species endangerment, loss of habitat, and dangers of captivity.

Explains why once-domesticated dogs become feral and band together in cities and looks at individual cases of feral dogs attacking humans.

Discusses the history of lion attacks on humans and the reasons for the attacks, including species endangerment, loss of habitat, and dangers of captivity.

Discusses the history of rat attacks on humans and other animals as well as descriptions of rat species, their life cycle, and habitat.

Explains why tsunamis occur, the damage this natural disaster can inflict, some famous tsunamis, and how people can protect themselves against these giant waves.

Explores the history, current status, and future of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; educational and other requirements for those entering this field; and various kinds of work performed by FBI agents.

Provides general information about helicopters and specific facts about the features and operation of the Apache helicopter.

Offers stories of the super athletes who have succeeded against all odds to make a living playing the game they love.

Describes how sixteen victims of a plane crash in the Andes Mountains of South America survived for seventy days in the harsh mountain conditions before being rescued.

Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whaleship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds.

Explores the work done by stunt doubles, who are specially trained to take the place of actors and actresses during dangerous scenes in movies and television shows.

Describes the ordeal of a U.S. Air Force pilot who was shot down in Bosnia while on a United Nations peacekeeping mission and survived for six days behind enemy lines before being rescued.