Dropping out

By Victoria Sherrow

Discusses some of the reasons for and consequences of not finishing high school, including poor study skills, learning disabilities, family problems, and violence.

Connecticut

By Victoria Sherrow

Surveys the geography, history, people, and customs of Connecticut.

Ohio

By Victoria Sherrow

Discusses the geographic features, history, government, people, and attractions of the state once called the "Gateway to the West."

Connecticut

By Victoria Sherrow

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Connecticut"--Provided by publisher.

Medical Imaging Great Inventions

By Victoria Sherrow

The World Trade Center bombing

By Victoria Sherrow

Details the events surrounding the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center as well as the investigation and trial of those responsible for the terrorist attack.

Hurricane Andrew

By Victoria Sherrow

Details the course of Hurricane Andrew, which hit the southeastern United States in 1992, and describes the recovery efforts that followed the storm.

The Exxon Valdez

By Victoria Sherrow

Details the grounding of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker in Prince William Sound, discusses why this disaster happened, describes the cleanup effort, and suggests lessons learned from the event.

Plains outbreak tornadoes

By Victoria Sherrow

Details the series of destructive tornadoes that struck the American Midwest during the span of several hours in April 1991, causing severe damage in several states.

San Francisco earthquake, 1989

By Victoria Sherrow

Details the events surrounding the earthquake that took place in the San Francisco Bay Area in October 1989, as well as the clean-up and recovery efforts that followed.