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Caves
Stephen Kramer, Kenrick L. Day
Paperback (First Avenue Editions â„¢, Jan. 1, 1995)Bit by bit, over thousands or even millions of years, water carves and shapes rock into designs only nature could create. Deep in limestone or under a few feet of hardened lava, on an ocean coast or a sandstone cliff, a cave is a mysterious and fascinating place.
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Lightning
Stephen Kramer, Warren Faidley
Paperback (First Avenue Editions TM, Jan. 1, 1992)One hundred bolts of lightning strike the earth every second. Each bolt has two or more electrical flashes moving quicker than the eye can see. In Lightning, find out about the powerful forces inside a thundercloud, how lightning forms, and what happens when it strikes. You'll see amazing close-up photographs of lightning, and you'll learn some handy safety tips for the next time a storm comes up. Science writer Stephen Kramer and award-winning photographer Warren Faidley present an engaging text and dramatic photographs for a fascinating look at the natural phenomenon of lightning.
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Tornado
Stephen Kramer
Paperback (First Avenue Editions TM, Aug. 1, 1992)The day is hot and muggy, but cool weather is moving in. All at once, there's a thunderous rumble that sounds like an approaching freight train. The sky darkens and the wind picks up. A spinning cloud touches the ground, tossing roofs, cars, and trees skyward. A tornado is on the move. In Tornado, learn about what causes dangerous swirling storms--from water spouts to violent "twisters." Amazing photographs and a clearly written text explain what happens inside the storm clouds and give you tips about how to stay safe--even if you live in "Tornado Alley."
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Northern Lights
D. M. Souza
Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Dec. 1, 1993)Luminous full-color photographs and a lucid text explore how Earth's magnetic field and solar winds unite to create the magnificent aurora borealis displays over the polar regions of the planet.
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Grand Canyon
Patrick Cone
Paperback (First Avenue Editions, June 1, 1994)Discusses the origin of the types of rock from which the Grand Canyon was carved, how the canyon came into existence, the animals, plants, and humans who live there, and its present status
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Northern Lights
D. M. Souza
Paperback (First Avenue Editions, June 1, 1994)Discusses the origins, characteristics, and lore of the Northern and Southern Lights known as auroras.
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Hurricanes
D. M. Souza
Paperback (Carolrhoda Books, July 1, 1996)Describes the characteristics of hurricanes and explains methods of monitoring, forecasting, predicting, and tracking storms
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Caves
Stephen Kramer, Kenrick L Day
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, March 1, 1995)The Nature in Action series captivates young readers, stirring their interest in science with dramatic photographs of the powerful effects of nature. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Evolution and Equilibrium; Earth and Space Science; and Science in Personal and Social Perspectives as outlined by the National Academics of Science and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association.
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