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
With the smash success of contemporary vampire stories such as “Twilight” and the explosion of Young Adult vampire books, this graphic nonfiction compendium brings readers back to the folkloric origin
This book shows the reader how to transform an interest in robotics into a life-long pursuit. Four major robotics careers are covered: robotics researcher, computer scientist, robotics engineer, and r
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
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
The thrilling sensation of flying free thousands of miles above the earth has made skydiving one of the most distinctive and popular extreme sports. Though the sport began with primitive parachuting h
Joe, Kevin, and Nick Jonas are arguably the 21st century’s biggest pop sensations. Starting from humble beginnings, the Jonas Brothers have risen to pop stardom, selling millions of albums in the proc
Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, the artist Lady Gaga has since burst onto the pop music scene with her own brand of music—and thought-provoking fashion. This entertaining biography explores t
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
The increasing power of mobile communications devices has reached the point where they now act as a pocket-sized computer. With this much power, a wide range of downloadable applications, and always-a
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
An event still fresh in our collective memory, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 21, are an integral part of the United States’ identity and politics today. This title explains what happened in t
The makeup of cells is so complex that most books on the subject are mired in complicated language and details. This book offers a comprehensible yet understandable overview of the cell, how it works,
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
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
D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord or the Normandy Invasion, occurred on June 6, 1944, and has gone down in history as one of the most successful invasions of all times. This volume offers reader
With the release of her album “Good Girl Gone Bad” in 27, pop artist Rihanna immediately became a sensation. Her unique voice and stage appearances have carved a place for her as an original, genre-cr
Networking online is here to stay. It’s one of the quickest ways to connect with others who wish to be found. Just as with every form of communication, online social networking has its own rules and e
Humans rely on their sense of sight to move in their surroundings. Of the five senses, it is probably the one most used and relied upon by people, day-to-day, moment-to-moment, especially in our moder
The interconnectivity of appliances, everyday objects, and people to the Web is called the “Internet of Things.” Electric cars are being made smart and fast with software updates that are pushed to th
Your readers will learn about the causes and effects of wasting our resources, from diminishing fuel reserves to saving energy, and how we can recycle to help our planet.
