This book looks at the basics of computer programming. It explains how programming is based on logical reasoning and the answers to simple questions, what can be done with computer programming, and ho
"This book looks at math at the vet, and includes chapters on shapes and sizes, measuring, counting, and telling time. The final page of each chapter ends with a relevant math teaser question for the
"Are you interested in racing? Then this is the book for you! Discover some of the most fascinating and unusual facts about the sport. With facts about NASCAR, Formula 1, World Rally, and MotoGP this
A simplified version of the familiar fable featuring a kitten who becomes bored with guarding a stack of toys and decides to cry "dog" and watch the villagers come running, until the day a dog is real
Describes the activities of non-profit organizations throughout the world that work with animals in need of rescue, including endangered species in the wild and domestic animals needing shelter.
Presents advice for teens on making the most of relationships at school and at home, how to be safe and interact on a date, and how to deal with the end of a relationship.
Describes the activities of non-profit organizations throughout the world that work with children, including educational and health-related charities and groups that work with abused children and the
Describes the activities of non-profit organizations throughout the world that work with the environment, including groups that campaign for government action and social and economic change, and those
Examines the life of Simon Cowell, with a focus on how he became successful, including his break from EMI to set up his own company, his partnership with "American Idol," and all of the singer-songwri
Describes the life and career of Richard Branson, from his boyhood struggle with dylexia and his earliest businesses to his accomplishments in the music and airline fields, his adventures, and his wor
Looks at the history of gunpowder and explosives, from the earliest alchemical experiments with saltpeter in ancient China, through the invention of black powder, to the eventual developments of other
Describes the first people to live in the California region of North America and discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
Describes the first people to live in the Southwest region of North America and discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
Introduces the main kinds of fish--jawless and jawed, and those with cartilage or bony skeletons--and explains how they are born, where they live, their enemies, and how they eat, protect themselves,
"Every year families gather to celebrate Christmas with both religious and secular activities. From attending church and helping charitable causes to trimming the tree and exchanging gifts, readers wi
"Fasting, praying, and charitable acts mark the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, which ends with the festival of Id-ul-Fitr when the fast is broken. Readers of this book will learn the history and meaning
"Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days with various activities and food. Read about Diwali in this title that explains the significance of each day's events and the meaning
"Fourth of July is filled with fireworks, concerts, and good food. Find out the meaning of this American holiday and the traditions around it in this book."
Describes the issues with the growing urbanization of the world, including unsafe and unsanitary conditions, shortages of resources, and pollution problems.
Provides an overview of the daily lives of California's native peoples, profiling their arrival in the area, survival in harsh times, relationships with the environment, rituals, customs, and beliefs.
Examines the process by which the power of running water is converted into electricity, and the benefits and drawbacks of using hydroelectric power in comparison with other types of energy.
Introduces matter and its three states, solid, liquid, and gas, along with instructions for simple experiments that can be done to demonstrate the properties of each state.
