This book provides a brief examination of Hurricane Sandy, which struck the United States Northeast in 2012.

Traces the life of the the Apple co-founder, looking at his early years, the founding of the company, and his major personal and professional achievements.

Learn about the life and career of Jackie Robinson, and what his first game playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers was an historic event.

"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Illinois."--Provided by publisher.

Social media can be an incredible tool for communication, allowing people from all around the world to easily find likeminded friends and share ideas. However, it also has downsides, and its learning curve can be steep. In this book, readers will learn how to navigate the complex world of social media. They will find out how to recognize good and bad information, learn how to protect their privacy, explore important recent history, and much more....

Whether youre walking along a busy city street or enjoying the solitude of the wilderness, you are always surrounded by sound. Readers will learn how sound waves are formed and how they change as they move. They will also find out how people hear sound, how sound waves can be used in unexpected ways, how the properties of a sound wave affect the way it is heard, and much more. Features include eye-catching sidebars; experiments and activities to encourage...

"From the towering peaks of the Teton Range to the sprawling, green valley known as Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park is home to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the United States. Readers will hike through the entire park to get a look at rare and fascinating plants and animals. They will also explore the park's history, from how it was formed to how people first discovered it."--Amazon.com.

"With about 9.5 million visitors per year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in the country. One look at the incredible scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is all it takes to see why so many people travel here from around the world. Readers will tour the park and find out which plants and animals live there. They will also learn how the park was formed, which people used to live there, and more."--Amazon.com.

Learn facts about the state of Arizona, such as which plants and animals live there and how Arizona became a state.