"Should athletes who used performance-enhancing drugs be stripped of their medals? Can video games help build important skills? Every day, we hear arguments about issues in sports and entertainment in
"Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medi
"Geologists study earthquakes and volcanoes and are fascinated by the power of Earth's processes. They want to understand why the earth shifts and erupts, and figure out how to better predict and plan
Discusses the landscape and climate of grasslands and savannas, explores the types of grasslands found around the world, describes the plant and animal life, and explains the factors currently threate
Discusses the landscape and climate of wetlands, explores the types of wetlands found around the world, describes the plant and animal life, and explains how to protect and conserve wetland ecosystems
Discusses the landscape and climate of tundra ecosystems, explores the tundra biomes found around the world, describes the plant and animal life, and explains how to protect and conserve tundra ecosys
Examines the role of science and technology in baseball, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, the energy used in pitching, forces that work against a batter, ballpark design, and baseball
The legislative branch of the United States government represents the people and makes the laws which they live by. This book introduces readers to the House of Representatives and Senate, and the mai
Provides information about many of the incredible technological innovations that are occurring in the defense industry, including weaponry and military hardware, as well as surveillance and cybersecur
Examines the role of science and technology in cycling, covering the importance of nutrition, aerobic training, bicycle design, aerodynamic gear, and the forces behind various cycling skills.
Presents, in question-and-answer format, information on animals, including why bats use sonar, how different types of mammals are related, and why spiders only eat liquid food.
Presents, in question-and-answer format, information on Earth, including why the Atlantic Ocean is getting wider, how bacteria live in deep rocks, and what makes Earth the only planet with life.
This title provides a factual and in-depth look at one of the bloodiest battles in American history. Features include a day-by-day breakdown of events, profiles of major figures, and a detailed review
Takes young readers to the most fascinating places the world has to offer to show them the unique features of each environment, the plants and animals that live there, and how humans work to make thes
Takes young readers to the most fascinating places the world has to offer to show them the unique features of each environment, the plants and animals that live there, and how humans work to make thes
The universe is full of mysteries: How did it all begin and where might it end? Will we ever travel in time? Can we do it already? Space Mysteries Revealed throws light on these conundrums and answers
This title provides a detailed overview of the Navy SEALs, including the history of the organization, training programs, equipment, and the type of missions they perform.
"Are science and math subjects more important than arts subjects? Should students be required to complete homework during their personal time? Every day, we hear arguments about education issues in th
Offers information about grief after having experienced loss, going over the ways that grief is commonly experienced, the problems it can cause, ways of dealing with one's own grief, and helpful ways
"Chemists study matter. The medicines we use, the chair you are sitting on, and the vehicles we drive are products that chemists helped produce. This compelling new book examines the many fields of wo
"Step into the forest--a vast, green landscape of trees and plants, home to countless animals. Peel back the corners of the forest to discover the incredible organisms that live in this ecosystem, fro
What if you wanted to send a message that only a few people could understand? That is when you would use secret signs. Readers will be intrigued by the examples of codes and ciphers used by ancient an
"This book takes a look at what a space home might look like and what it would take to live on Mars--the Red Planet (or any other place in space, for that matter). From the Mars ice home of the future
