Green, Jen

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of prairie dogs, playful and sociable rodents of the Great Plains.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of kangaroos.

Provides information on Mount St. Helens, a volcano that erupted in Washington State in 1980--covering the area in ash--and includes a description of the event, its aftermath, with a glossary and websites for further research.

Presents a study of hurricanes and the effects of Hurricane Andrew that struck Florida in 1992.

Discusses the nature of racism, possible explanations for it, and ways to end it.

Chronicles the 1993 Mississippi River flood, which was one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. Describes what causes rivers to flood, and describes the damage caused by this flood.

Explores the ecology of tundras, featuring photographs, maps, and illustrations, along with information on the plants and animals that are native to tundra biomes, and also discusses environmental changes that have impacted these habitats.

Explores the ecology of deserts, featuring photographs, maps, and illustrations, along with information on the plants and animals that are native to desert biomes, and also discusses environmental changes that have impacted these habitats.

Text and color photos describe reptiles and their life cycles, as well as their habitats, diets, and behavior.

Describes birds and their behavior for young readers.