Steven Otfinoski

"Explores the sport of extreme skateboarding"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of snails and such related species as clams, oysters, and cuttlefish.

On the morning of Sunday, June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbian protestors. This one event sparked a conflict that would grow to involve all of Europe and even the United States. Readers will find out how each nation played a role in World War I, what life was like for soldiers in the trenches, how people around the world felt about the war, and much more.

"Learn all about quicksand, from how it is formed to what you should do if you encounter it"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about avalanches, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans"--Provided by publisher.

Provides strategies and encouraging tips for speaking in social situations, reading aloud, presenting oral reports, and making speeches of all kinds.

A U.S. biologists returns to the Mexican village where he stopped vampire bats from killing cattle, only to find that the bats now attack humans

A detailed explanation of how to write different types of short stories, including humorous, mystery and suspense, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and more.

"Provides comprehensive information on the history of the Spanish exploring the United States"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the sinking of the Lusitania. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.