Liza N Burby

"A presentation of the achievements of the woman who was the first to enter medical school, who established the first nursing school in the United States, who began medicalcolleges for women, and who made it possible for other womento become doctors."--

An introduction to the winter storms that cover the earth with snow, including when and where they occur, the damage they can do, how they are predicted, and the dates of some of the worst blizzards in history.

Describes the varied tasks and responsibilities of a nurse in an obstetrician's office.

Describes hailstorms, how they begin, how hailstones are formed, the damage they can cause, and safety precautions to observe during such storms.

Composed of many individual tribes, including the Tewa and Taos, the Pueblos have lived for close to 1,000 years primarily in present-day Arizona and New Mexico, but also as far away as Colorado and Utah. When Spanish explorers arrived in the area in the early 1500s, they were impressed by the Pueblo's skilled farming and elaborate adobe villages.

Describes a typical work day for a public librarian as he answers reference questions, repairs microfilm readers, weeds the collections, and finds videos for patrons.

Follows the owner and chef at a restaurant as she goes about all the tasks that are necessary to prepare and serve good food.

A simple presentation of the life of the zoologist who brought chimpanzee behavior to the attention of the world.

Explores a typical day in the work of the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani, describing many of the activities that make up his busy schedule.