Prokos, Anna

Explores the work of forensic toxicologists, describing techniques they use to help solve crimes and discussing real cases.

Profiles real-life cases that have been solved through DNA matches; and explores the career of a DNA specialist.

Provides information on ten of history's worst tornado-related disasters, including the storms in Greensburg, Kansas, in 2007, Hallam, Nebraska, in 2004, and Beecher, Michigan, in 1953.

Provides information on ten of history's worst earthquakes, including the 1960 earthquake in Chile, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco.

Traces what happens when a light switch is turned on back through how electricity is generated, distributed, and installed in a house.

An illustrated biography of Clara Barton, the Civil War nurse credited with organizing the American Red Cross.