Henry Carter Hull

Introduces the behavior and life cycle of lions as they grow up, learn to hunt, and deal with threats.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of dolphins, as well as the threats they face and efforts to protect them. Includes glossary and suggestions for related activities.

Photographs and text describe hippopotami and their lives.

Presents an introduction to the Grand Canyon, the largest canyon in the United States, looking at where it is, how it was formed, and the plants and animals that live in the canyon, and discussing early exploration and settlers in the region.

Discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of floods, looks at some of history's worst floods, and discusses flood protection and prediction.

Photographs and illustrations describe tsunamis, describing what causes them, how fast they can travel, and their impact on the people and landscape.

Weighing as much as 16,000 pounds, the African elephant is a huge, dangerous animal. Its massive body can crush anything in its way! After reading this book, children will understand why a charging African elephants is something to fear.

One pounce from a Bengal tiger can be deadly! The tiger has a strength that few animals can rival and people should fear. In this title, children will learn how a Bengal tiger stalks its prey before it fatally attacks in a split second.

Unpredictability is dangerous! That is why the Cape buffalo is an animal to avoid at all costs. Though this buffalo may appear mellow and seem to be minding its own business, it can charge at any moment. Encounter the brutal beast that is the Cape buffalo in this title.

Floods are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why flooding occurs and how to survive a flood. Where historic floods occurred in the United States, including Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 1889, the Ohio River in 1913, the Ohio-Mississippi Valley in 1937, Loveland, Colorado, in 1976, Houston, Texas, in 2001, Tennessee in 2010, and North Dakota in 2011, are also discussed. Features include full-color photos, easy-to-read text,...