Books published by publisher Tess Oliver

Did you know there are more than 600,000 bridges in the United States? If not properly taken care of, these structures can collapse from too much pressure or from a natural disaster. Thirteen people died and more than 100 people were injured after the I-35W Bridge in Minnesota collapsed in 2007. In this book, you'll examine bridge collapses and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prevent them from happening in the future.

Did you know that more than 100 countries produce crude oil? If workers are not careful, transporting this oil can cause spills. Oil spills can have long-lasting effects, such as the 2013 Lac-Mégantic derailment in Quebec. More than 1.6 million gallons (6 million L) of crude oil spilled into the land and water there, where it will remain for years. In this book, you'll examine oil spills and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prevent them in the future.

Did you know diseases are passed to humans many different ways? If proper care isn't followed or maintained, diseases can quickly spread, creating pandemics that affect thousands of people across the globe. The Ebola outbreak of 2014, which started in West Africa, spread rapidly to tens of thousands of people. Without proper care, thousands of infected people died. In this book, you'll examine pandemics and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prevent them in the future.

Did you know that earthquakes are made up of many smaller quakes? The violent movements of Earth's crust can damage and destroy whole cities. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan left more than 19,000 people dead. Millions more Japanese were injured or were without water, electricity, and food. In this book, you'll examine earthquakes and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prepare for those in the future.

Did you know that roughly 1500 volcanoes around the world are still active? When they erupt, they can cause problems for people and cities nearby. Mount Saint Helens in Washington erupted in 1980, spewing a cloud of stone 17 miles (27 km) into the air. The eruption killed more than 50 people and changed the shape of the mountain.In this book, you'll examine volcanic eruptions and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prepare for future eruptions that may occur.

Americans love the outdoors. The fresh air, forests, and the rolling hills all provide opportunities for recreation and an escape from the daily routine. One of the fastest-growing outdoor activities is all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. This book takes readers behind the scenes at an assembly plant to watch up close as people and machines create these thrilling recreational vehicles.

Did you know that passenger airline crashes are rare? There are many different forces that can factor into airplane crashes, including design, weather, and pilot error. American Airlines Flight 191 crashed just minutes after takeoff in 1979. It was later determined that improper maintenance was to blame for the crash, which killed 271 people. In this book, you'll examine airplane crashes and explore what they are, how they happen, and what is being done to prevent them in the future.