Presents the life and career of the pop singer Beyonce, from her childhood and early career with Destiny's Child to her solo career in music and motion pictures.
Collects strange, interesting, and record-breaking trivia involving food products, including a race car made of cheese, the world's longest sausage, and a hotel constructed with bricks of salt.
Examines methamphetamine, describing its history, the physical and psychological effects on its users, the legal issues associated with the drug, the demographic distribution of the drug in the United
Offers the story of a boy named Eathan to present information on HIV, including the symptoms, causes, effects on individuals and their family, treatment, and what life with it can be like.
Offers a history of obesity in the United States, along with statistical charts of past and present attitudes toward the issue and a discussion of changing eating habits, the fast-food industry, and w
Offers a history of medical care in the United States, along with statistical charts of past and present attitudes about the issue and a discussion of such current health topics as health insurance, m
Describes the role of the United Nations in dealing with development and the world economy; outlines the principles of sustainable development; and discusses the Agenda 21 program, paying the costs of
Offers a history of immigration in the United States, along with statistical charts of past and present attitudes about the issue and a discussion of various proposals to deal with illegal immigrants
Discusses Canada's relationship with the United States and the world, including the recent prime ministers of Canada and their policies and Canada's response to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. in 20
Presents an overview of Bangladesh, discussing its geography, history, economy, politics, religion, and social customs, and its relationship with other countries in the world.
Discusses the passage and enforcement of laws protecting young people with special needs and examines how such laws relate to education, medical care, and equal access to jobs, public places, and soci
Examines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder through the story of Connor, a young boy diagnosed with the disorder.
Tells the story of Jerome and the day he had an accident which caused a brain injury, discussing the types of brain injuries, treatments, and dealing with these brain injuries.
Discusses how people with disabilities can participate in martial arts to strengthen the mind, body, and character, providing information on the different forms of martial arts, the challenges, and is
Wire, an emancipated teenager, is a computer hacker, but when he downloads a secret formula from an energy corporation and is threatened with violence, he turns to his father and his friends in the Cr
Combines fictional stories of young people who have been labeled "gifted" with nonfiction sections providing information on the challenges of being a highly intelligent teen.
Describes what depression is, its history, treatment options available, and why antidepressants combined with psychotherapy is the most effective way to combat depression.
The personal story of a boy who stutters and a girl with articulation problems is accompanied by information about topics related to speech impairments.
Examines various eating disorders, their symptoms and manifestations, how they can be controlled and treated, and what it is like to live with an eating disorder.
Presents a collection of facts about world history from the mid-eleventh century to the end of the twentieth century, presented in 100 illustrated topic panels, each with ten key facts.
Provides information about the world's rainforests, their canopies and forest floors, and their climate, describing the different types of plants, animals, and people that live there.
Profiles the finalist singers of the first seven seasons of American Idol, detailing their popularity on the program and their successes in the music industry after their respective seasons.
Introduces the technology behind buildings, bridges, transportation, computers, communications, microscopes and telescopes, lasers, X-rays, and entertainment devices.
Presents an array of general facts about human culture, including information about art, music, design, film, architecture, literature, mythology, and the history of culture in question and answer for
Describes using question-and-answer format the physiology and habits of birds, including how birds fly, why they build nests, and why some birds migrate.
