Describes the process of erosion, including how the power of wind, water, and glaciers have changed the Earth's surface. Includes information on fossils.
Discusses the life of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, a man whose life could be summed up by an iconic photograph that captured his stealing of home during
"During the 1930s and 1940s, the Nazi government in Germany carried out one of the greatest slaughters of human beings that the world has ever known. Led by dictator Adolf Hitler, the Nazis stirred up
Presents the accounts of Jewish children living in Europe during the Holocaust and describes the methods by which some of them survived, including the Kindertransport and remaining in hiding.
Describes the world's discovery of the extent of the Holocaust following World War II, the prosecution of those responsible, the help provided to survivors, and the works of writers and artists and th
"After the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861, both sides thought victory would come quickly. But they were wrong. Battle followed battle, and the death toll climbed. The North and the So
"By the middle of the 1800s, the United States had become two separate societies. The North and the South were divided by vast economic, educational, and cultural differences. There was widespread mis
Key victories at Gettysburg in the North and Vicksburg in the South gave Union forces the upper hand in summer 1863. But the long Civil War was far from over. It would take nearly two more years and t
"When the Civil War finally came to an end after four long years, it had cost more than 600,000 lives. The war-torn South had to be rebuilt, and Americans, including 4 million former slaves, had to ma
Discusses how certain viruses and bacteria can live and spread in food, leading to contaminations and outbreaks of illnesses in both animals and humans, and explains how to prevent foodborne illness w
Describes what global warming is and the problems it poses, discusses different strategies being used to raise awareness of the problem and reverse or mitigate its effects, and provides suggestions fo
Describes the problems the planet faces and discusses what has been done and can still be done to help save the air, the water, the ground, the forests, and the animals.
"Light and sound are two of the most important things in the universe. Without them everything would be dark and silent. Plants and animals would die. What scientists have found out about light and so
Discusses the causes and effects of thunderstorms, sandstorms, tornadoes, and blizzards; looks at important people and events in the history of meteorology; and includes a science activity demonstrati
Describes the problems posed by fossil fuel dependence; discusses the positive and negative aspects of such alternative energy sources as solar power, wind energy, and geothermal energy; and provides
Describes the landforms that make up the Earth's surface, discussing how volcanoes, weathering, erosion, and glaciers work to constantly change the physical geography of the planet.
This book introduces you to the microscopic world of bacteria, from blue green algae to spirochetes. It examines how bacteria move, feed, and reproduce. It also looks at the benefits and drawbacks of
"From Earth's rising temperature to the declining supply of fossil fuels, our planet is changing, and not for the better. What can you do to help? Recycle. Buy local. Plant a tree. Turn off the lights
"From hurricanes to droughts to melting glacial ice, the signs are all around us Our planet has a fever, and the environment is suffering. What can you do to help? Even small changes can reduce the ga
"Earth's climate is warming up, and its plants and animals are at risk. How will they survive the change in climate? What can you do to help? Send a petition. Eat organic. Buy in bulk. Turn off the li
Discusses online safety, providing information on the dangers posed by identity theft, cyberbullying, and internet predators, and how to stay safe, and includes stories from teenagers about their expe
Whether readers are just learning the game or interested in learning more, this series will appeal to all young sports enthusiasts through descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies of the s
Presents an introduction to the solar system, discussing the Sun, planets, the Earth, dwarf planets, asteroids, meteorites, comets, and constellations.
Presents an introduction to the way animals are classified, discussing Linnaeus's taxonomy, the different phyla of the animal kingdom, and the characteristics that the animals in each phylum have in c
Discusses the science behind structural engineering failures, particularly building collapses, including how they may occur and how advances in structural engineering are helping to prevent further co
Presents an introduction to the Earth, discussing the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere; describing the ways they are being damaged by humans; and suggesting things people can do every day to hel
