Armentrout, David

Presents a brief description of hurricanes and tropical storms, how they are formed, and their devastating effects.

Explores tornadoes, discussing what makes them occur, how they are tracked and predicted, damage assessment, specific storms that have made headlines, and other related topics.

Presents a brief biography of George Washington, discussing his early life and marriage, his military career, and his role as the first president of the United States.

Presents basic information on the essential skills, techniques, and equipment for gymnastics.

From insects and reptiles to mammals and fish this book features animals that have special defenses of survival.

Chronicles the rise and fall of the Roman Empire from the eighth century B.C. to the fifth A.D., and includes a time line, glossary, pronunciation guide, and further resource list.

Chronicles the rise and fall of ancient Greece from the second millennium B.C. to the first century B.C., and includes a time line, glossary, pronunciation guide, and further resource list.

Chronicles the history and achievements of ancient Egyptian civilization from 3100-30 to 352-30 B.C., and includes a time line, glossary, and pronunciation guide.

Tells the life story of track star Marion Jones, describing her early years in sports and her victories at the 2000 Olympics.

This book tells about keeping a rat as a pet including information on providing the correct food and habitat.