Thompson, Luke

Presents the basics of boating, explaining the parts of the boat, different types of boats, and safety tips.

Text and color photos present the history of sprint cars and describe sprint car races, drivers, and the cars themselves.

Text and color photos present the history of jet skiing and describe racing jet watercraft, recreation and education, and jet ski safety.

Defines tsunamis and describes the geologic forces that cause them, as well as the damage they can inflict when the huge walls of ocean water strike land.

Provides information about forest fires, discussing how they start, the different types of wildfires, and the measures used to bring them under control. Includes a fact sheet, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Explains why earthquakes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage they inflict, and some of the more famous earthquakes in history.

Text and illustrations show how volcanoes form, describe different kinds of eruptions, and explain prediction and safety.

This book explains how tornadoes form, describes the technology used in predicting tornadoes, and offers safety tips for surviving this natural disaster.