Looks at the how's and why's behind the planet's most devastating natural events, including hurricanes, floods, tidal waves, tornadoes, and heat waves.

This book describes erosion and that people can do things to prevent it.

There was a giant who lit a torch to keep the light of dawn for everyone. The giant loved working in his garden in the morning sun. Then one day, a strong rainstorm hit the giant's garden and ruined all the flowers and trees...

"From Florida's king of mayhem Tim Dorsey -- "compulsively irreverent and shockingly funny" (Boston Globe) -- the latest madcap entry in his New York Times-bestselling Serge Storms series"--

Skipper, Dazzle, and their friends plan to spend the day flitting about the forest. But an unexpected storm spells trouble for the butterflies --- especially when they discover a cocoon about to hatch. Can Skipper help this new butterfly weather the storm? Real butterfly facts included at the end of the book!

Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling a" their nipa hut a" and it takes care of them. But when a typhoon roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm.

"This Christmas the Miller siblings have one goal--to avoid their well-meaning family's endless stream of prying questions. Ross, Alice and Clemmie have secrets that they don't intend to share, and they are relying on each other to deflect attention. Lucy Clarke is facing a Christmas alone and the prospect of losing her job. Unless she can win a major piece of business from Ross Miller, the season promises to be anything but festive. She'll just deliver...