Kathy Furgang

Describes the parts, activities, and functions of the human heart and circulatory system and problems that may develop there.

Explains how the human ear works, describing the outer, middle, and inner ear and the effect of the inner ear on balance, and also discusses deafness and hearing in other animals.

"Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras,...

You are planning a huge bike trip, so how can you find out where the mountains and flat lands are? Zoom in on a topographic map to find out. This graphic-heavy and instructive book introduces the reader to the basics of using topographic maps. They are introduced to the way elevations and contours of the land are shown on maps, and how to read the details shown on these maps. A follow-up activity encourages readers to use a contour map to plan a camping...

Describes how people are adapting to the increase in plant and animal extinctions caused by global warming.

Describes and presents color photos of the Tambora volcano of Indonesia, covering its physical characteristics, history, and future, including the eruption of 1815.

This book describes the life of John Adams and his contributions to the American colonies and the United States.

Introduces kids to plate tectonics and the tumultuous forces brewing beneath the Earth's surface that result in massive volcanoes and earth-shattering earthquakes. Includes over 100 photos and pictures, field notes, quizzes, and an interactive glossary --