Looks at the departments and agencies that make up the executive branch of the government, working on issues involving the environment, foreign policy, national defense, and the economy.
His mother came from Kansas. His father came from Kenya. He grew up in Hawaii and Indonesia, far from the center of American politics. Few people had even heard of Barack Obama before 2004. But one p
Honor, country, and service have always been important to John McCain. His grandfather was an admiral in the U.S. Navy. So was his father. As a Navy pilot, John was wounded in Vietnam and survived fi
How can we keep our drinking water pure? What's the best way to dispose of our waste? How can we limit pollution? Answering these questions is the job of environmental engineers. Using the latest tec
From school sports to Olympic competitions, sports therapists help all kinds of athletes get the most out of their bodies. Sports therapists use breakthroughs in diet, exercise, medical science, and m
Examines the life of abolitionist John Brown, the people and events surrounding the raid he led on the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in 1859, and its aftermath.
Presents the life and accomplishments of Sojourner Truth, from her early life as a slave to her role as advocate for both the abolitionist and the suffragist movement.
The first group of titles in an ongoing series introduces students to six amazing adventure careers. Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combi
The first group of titles in an ongoing series introduces students to six amazing adventure careers. Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combi
Working in construction means much more than strapping on a tool belt and a hard hat. Careers in the building trades use cutting-edge methods to make the world's tallest skyscrapers, deepest tunnels,
The first group of titles in an ongoing series introduces students to six amazing adventure careers. Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combin
Nancy Pelosi grew up in a large family with five older brothers. They found out early that she couldn’t be bossed around! Today, she is the Speaker of the House—the first woman ever to hold that title
From vegetable oils to starches, these biodegradeable fuel sources are seen as environmentally friendly ways to power vehicles, heat homes, and cook food. Biofuels discusses different types of b
Sound the alarm — a bank has been robbed! Get help — people are being held hostage! Look out — a dangerous criminal is on the run. Today’s world demands highly trained FBI agents equipped with the sk
Have you ever wondered how forecasters predict weather? How do they know when to issue evacuation warnings? Or how can they tell how much snow or rain will fall? Meteorologists have an important job.
Examines the life and work of the woman who became one of the twentieth-century's most respected and foremost anthropologists through her studies of various peoples and cultures.
Lights, camera, action! Go behind the scenes for an inside look at what it takes to be a camera operator. Camera operators help create movies, TV shows, music videos, commercials, and more. They stay
Straight from the pages of the Noted Personalities section of The World Almanac comes this refreshingly original series of biographies. Chronicling the lives of the most important people of the 20th c
A colorful and exciting reference tool that covers it all—from sports and animals to movies and TV.The World AlmanacR for Kids is the best-selling reference book for kids, with more than 4.4 million c