Gonzales, Doreen

This book describes earthquakes, including what causes them, where they usually happen, how they are rated, and what damages and other disasters they can cause.

A photographic introduction to scorpions, nocturnal arachnids that search for food at night, discussing what they look like, their stingers and venom, their hunting skills, babies, and other topics.

Describes the construction and unique qualities of the seven wonders of the modern world--the Panama Canal, the North Sea Protection Works, the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the CN Tower, the Itaipu Dam, and the Channel Tunnel--and recommends Web sites on each.

This book describes the physical characteristics, habitats, habits, and babies of crickets.

Describes the life and writing career of the novelist who won the Newbery Award for "A Wrinkle in Time.".

Presents a biography of the Cuban-born singer and composer who has recorded such hits as "Into the Light, " "Conga, " and "Reach.".

Details the life and career of the Mexican American who became a brilliant success as a tennis champion, examining his dedication as a player and a competitor.

Readers will encounter many facts about hurricanes through accessible, and age-appropriate content. They will also learn about some of the most destructive hurricanes in history, such as Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Ike, and the Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Hurricane Katrina has both a chapter and a two-page spread with statistics devoted to it.

Readers explore the ways that out-of-control water can devastate an area. They will read explanations of how tsunamis form and the range of things that can cause flooding, including heavy rains, hurricanes, and dam collapses.

Easy-to-follow text and photographs introduce children to bats, which are nocturnal animals, and describes their physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and other topics.