Gives a close inside look at the life of an addict; his first experiences, effects of his illness, treatment, and finding ways to control and live with it.

Discusses the phenomenon of compulsive dependence on pleasure-giving substances such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and food, as well as causes of, treatments for, and societal attitudes toward such addiction.

Weather can be wild. Thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms can cause accidents, damage property, and injure people. Learn about what makes wild weather and what you can do to keep safe.

Tells the story of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt and some of the pharoahs who were buried there during the New Kingdom era which lasted from 1539 B.C. to 1078 B.C. Begins with King Tut's tomb. Grades 4-7.

A level 2 reader in the Scholastic nonfiction reader line featuring gigantic animals that you'll hardly believe are real! Some people are short and some people are tall, but everyone is a little different. The same is true for animals. Some animals are small and others are bigger. But did you know that certain animals grow much, MUCH larger than all others of their kind? In this level 2 reader, you'll meet oversized animals--from rabbits the size...

Yet another fascinating science book, with simple accessible text and brilliant photographs depicting alligators and crocodiles

Presents a short study of different kinds of wolves such as the timber wolf, Arctic wolf, and red wolf, and discusses how they survive in the wild, raise their young, and defend their territory against predators.

Questions and answers explore such topics as what the dinosaurs were, what they ate, what color they were, and how we know about them.

Provides answers to such questions about various species of whales and dolphins as "Do all whales have teeth?", "How long do most whales live?", "Why do dolphins whistle?", and "Can dolphins save humans?"

Questions and answers provide information about volcanoes and earthquakes, covering such aspects as why, how, when, and where these phenomena occur.