Describes homelessness in the United States and its causes, focusing on how homelessness affects children and what readers can do to help those in need.
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
Presents information on how to start a rock band, including how to produce, release, and market the music, how to managae the band, and putting the band online.
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
Building robots is a popular pastime for technically savvy students and budding enthusiasts. Hundreds of robotics clubs across the United States and the globe bring hobbyists together for camaraderie,
Robotics competitions are among the most competitive school extracurricular activities around, and the loyal and enthusiastic hobbyists take each competition to a new level of excitement. This book ex
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
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
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
Graphic organizers—an important tool in both school and business for visual learning and information processing—are no longer confined to posters, flip pads, or the pages of reports. Graphic organizer
Discusses food chains, including the roles different organisms play, adaptations that help animals find food and avoid becoming food, different kinds of food chains, and how food chains change all the
Allow your readers to explore the causes and effects of pollution, from the dumping of toxic wastes to habitat destruction, and what we are trying to do to help our planet.
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
Describes the issues of a family breakup, including its effect on the children within the family, the social and legal implications of a breakup, and how to cope with drastic life changes.
Today, more people than ever before are participating in the online world. It’s relatively simple for anyone to create their own Web sites and blogs, post music and videos online, provide feedback on
Traces the lives and racing careers of the stock car driver who was known as "The Intimidator" before his death in 2001, and his son, who is also a star in the same sport.
A healthy blood pressure is one of the most important preventive medical practices and this book teaches readers how to get into the habit of keeping their blood pressure in check. Fact-filled and int
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
Pop star Miley Cyrus got her big break playing Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel. Since then, her talent as a songwriter and performer have made her one of the most famous and successful people of
The lower limbs run from the hips to the toes. They govern how we move from place to place, how we balance, and the types of activities we pursue. The anatomy and mechanics of these essential limbs ar
Presents disgusting ancient Greek hygienic standards, culinary delicacies, medicinal practices, battle practices, and some of the more unpleasant Greek myths.
Provides information on directing a musical production, including advice on selecting a show, creating a vision, rehearsing, and the final performance.
There are many ways to keep one's heart healthy and this book teaches readers how to do so relatively easily, from running to maintaining a healthy diet.
Databases allow anyone to meticulously organize and maintain their information. Police departments, airports, libraries—nearly every organization that wants to make sense of large amounts of informati
