This book offers and interesting, comprehensive, and comprehensible introduction to a complex topic: atoms and molecules. Through straightforward and non-intimidating language, readers learn about the
This book offers readers a comprehensive look at the past and present of the state of Oklahoma, including its peoples, industries, arts, and culture. Colorful maps and informative and fun sidebars sup
Rich in both natural beauty and natural resources, Wyoming is home to such marvels as the Teton, Big Horn, and Sierra Madre Mountains, the Powder and Bighorn Rivers, and the Yellowstone, Devil's Tower
Explains how our animal classification system works and looks at how scientists use it to identify and group animal species, explores the variation between and within animal species and discusses how
These days, pictures, music, schoolwork, business documents, and all kinds of personal information are stored digitally. As the uses of computers, tablets, and smart phones expand, the loss of data du
In the computer age, technology is advancing at lightning speeds. All over the world today, the brightest minds gather to solve problems and create exciting new ideas in hackathons. At these events, a
It's a common word to hear these days—crowdfunding. Websites such as Kickstarter and Patreon are bringing businesses and creators together with donators and investors. This guide explains the basics o
With much of their time absorbed with school and with school-related scenarios and friendships, young people share universal experiences regarding etiquette in the school environment. From the library
Before going out into the world, we usually get our first lessons in social graces, etiquette, and manners from those closest to us: parents, grandparents, and other family members. Home is hopefully
Internet users can find it difficult to keep up on the ever-changing laws, issues, and challenges that affect their media experience. In clear, easy-to-grasp language, this guide explains the basic wo
The digital age has brought with it new and exciting ways to communicate with others. Vlogs—that is, video blogs—educate, entertain, and persuade viewers the world over. This title teaches readers how
YouTube is one of the biggest websites on the internet. This video powerhouse provides entertainment, information, and education to millions of viewers. This clear, complete guide shows readers how to
In a series of fun and involving hands-on biology experiments, kids learn how dinosaurs are their food without grinding their teeth, how elephants use their ears to cool their bodies, why hummingbirds
Shares science experiments that can be done at home that explain such chemistry concepts as the shape of atoms, the structure of molecules, and surface tension.
Explains what skateboarding is and offers information on different levels of skateboarding tricks, including the highly advanced varial flip, ollie impossible, and wallride.
As skateboarding has grown in popularity, the venues built specifically for skating have grown in number, too. Much like earlier generations built baseball fields and basketball courts, modern-day mun
Enthusiasts who want something less conventional than traditional skateboarding might look into two other related sports: street luge and dirtboarding. This book explores these two offshoots of skatin
This captivating title offers a rare view into the world of battle reenactors, actors who bring history to life by playing the roles of those from the past. Readers learn about the past, present, and
While the ancient Romans continue to be regarded as highly civilized, there are aspects of ancient Roman life, including the foods that they ate (dormice were a delicacy) and their leisure activities
A unique overview of the fashion and dress, diet, hygiene, medicine, and other cultural aspects of the ancient Chinese. This entertaining yet informative book details practices that may seem peculiar
Presents disgusting ancient Mexican and Central American religious customs, battle practices, culinary delicacies, and other aspects of everyday life, including details of their practice of human sacr
This entertaining volume reveals some of the grossest practices in hygiene, dining, fashion, and medicine of Medieval Europe. Serfs often smelled bad, and they bathed and relieved themselves in stream
This book introduces readers to the captivating world of virtual reality (VR), which is being hailed as the next frontier in technological user experience. Major tech companies such as Facebook and Mi
Cosplay, a blend of costume and play, has taken off in popularity around the world. This entertaining and enlightening volume introduces readers to the wide and vivid cosplay world. They will learn th
Family structures are shaken up by illness. Whether the illness is short- or long-term, whether it’s expected or a shock, routines change and family members take on new duties. The illness of a parent
Gone are the days when students stood in front of the class with a notecard, a photocopied pie chart, and a poster board collage. Today, so many innovative—and free—resources are available on the Inte
With computers, tablets, and smartphones offering us access to online information just about anywhere we have Wi-Fi or cell service, the next step is to make those searches as efficient as possible. R
Presents disgusting ancient Greek hygienic standards, culinary delicacies, medicinal practices, battle practices, and some of the more unpleasant Greek myths.
This investigation into the human abdomen, stomach, and intestines is packed with vivid high-quality, full-color photographs that provide a deep and textured view into the human midsection. The functi
Nothing could be plainer than the nose on your face (and the mouth below it), but the mouth and nose have big, important jobs to do. Their work is not as simple as a quick sniff or nibble of pizza mak
