Books in Forces of Nature series

Hippos. Sloths. Cats. They’re the couch potatoes of the animal kingdom! But why are they so sluggish? Could there be a purpose to their peplessness?

Piranhas. Mosquitoes. Crocodiles. They’re animals with attitude. Cranky critters who’d rather bite than make nice. Or are they? Could there be a good reason for their bad behavior?

Natural disasters are some of the scariest and most fascinating events that occur. This series looks at what causes natural disasters, how people are affected by them, and the work of emergency and aid organizations. Each title shows how events such as floods and earthquakes are part of a larger natural system or process.

Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.

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The world's mightiest champions fight to protect mankind from the evil Exxes cartel when they scheme to exploit the Colorado mountains to spread a bio-toxin!

Naked mole rats. Vultures. Frogfish. These animals have faces (and features) only a mother could love! But why are they so unattractive? Could there be a good reason for their bad looks?

What causes droughts? How can people and animals survive droughts? Can droughts be prevented? This book uses case studies of recent droughts in Australia, the United States, and Ethiopia to answer these questions.

Brought together by the spirit of an ancient shaman, five rowdy animal orphans have been chosen to be protectors of the planet. Each creature--bear,wolf, badger, black footed ferret, and peregrine falcon--was given the power to morph into their adult-warrior form, and each is endowed with amazing mystical weapons and superpowers!

Tornadoes occur throughout the world, but where do they happen most often in the United States. Read about the devastating effects of these powerful forces and find out what causes them, how they form, the difference between a waterspout and an onland tornado, and other amazing facts.

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Have you ever wondered what qualifies something as a hurricane rather than a strong windstorm? Read this book to learn about the features and causes of hurricanes, how we can prepare for hurricanes, and what happened during some major hurricanes of the past.