Christopher Lampton
1) Blizzard
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
A blizzard occurs when severe snow is accompanied by low temperatures and wind. Details development, warning signs, destructive force and self protection for these winter disasters.
3) Volcano
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
Illustrates four types of volcanoes, explains what causes eruptions and how lava enriches the soil. Includes an interesting description of the development of a volcano.
14) Star Wars
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Describes the satellites and lasers to be used in the Strategic Defense Iniative and explains how they function. Also discusses the controversy surrounding space weapons research.
18) Tornado
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
The terror of tornadoes unfolds with this account of the most devastating natureal phenomenon in the world. Inludes precautions.
19) Hurricane
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
[1991]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes a hurricane experience and its destruction. Explains how the weather bureau can detect, measure, predict and warn people about a hurricane experience. Discusses the means of protecting oneself.
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1160L
Language
English
Description
Explains what species are, how they become extinct, and the effect of extinction on the ecology; surveys endangered species of plants and animals and possible solutions.