Discusses radioactive elements, their power and risks, and the effects on humans and the environment when radioactivity is released into the atmosphere.
Looks at the problem of water pollution, its causes, and the health effects that different types of water pollution have on the vital organs and the human body in general, as well as ways that the qua
Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics.Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the for
Offers teenage boys advice on making and being a good friend, including how to strike up a conversation, how to nurture a friendship, and how to address problems in a friendship.
In this Britannica guide to the human brain, the complex biology behind thought and sensation is explained in a way that is clear and comprehensive for lower elementary readers. Each part of the brain
The basics of measurement are an important part of the science and mathematics curriculum for students and readers. This volume is a simple and straightforward guide to measurements, including a histo
This simple guide to the sun and stars will engage readers with the fundamentals of astronomy, detailing how the heavenly bodies affect one another and how they ultimately affect us. The material cove
