Presents information on the way our Earth is changing and shifting each day. Details the processes that over millions of years have formed canyons, volcanoes, and mountains and which cause the continents to slowly drift across the globe.
Depicts the work of actors, describes how they perform a variety of roles, and provides information about learning the skills needed in this career. Offers information about famous actors and their unique styles and includes color photos, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.
Teaches readers about how an experiment meant to increase honey production created aggressive Africanized honeybees that have taken over territory and caused big problems for beekeepers, farmers, and anyone unlucky enough to disturb them.
Describes the life of the American alligator focusing on its physical characteristics, behaviors, and reproduction. Explains how the American alligator is making a comeback after once being considered nearly extinct.
Describes the life of the American bison, focusing on its physical characteristics, behaviors, and reproduction. Explains how the American bison is making a comeback after being considered nearly extinct.
Explores the history and current status of American mink as well as their physical features and behaviors. Explains how mink were once trapped and used to make mink coats and hats and discusses the prevalence of mink farms. Also describes what happened when mink went out of fashion and mink were released into the wild.
An introduction to animals featuring close-up photos. Focuses on how different animals from the grasshopper to the giraffe adapt to their environments. Includes questions and a glossary.
Details the harmful effects of anorexia on the body and discusses how this disorder is diagnosed and treated. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
"The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. It is the head of the military. But it has also come under fire for keeping mysterious secrets under wraps-including possible proof of alien life. Find out what other out-of-this-world information the government has kept hidden"-- Provided by publisher.
Introduces readers to the invasive Australian Spotted Jellyfish, a major threat to the shrimp fishery. Covers the concepts of invasive species and teaches about the cause, effect, and control of this dangerous creature. Includes sidebars, color photographs, and a map.
Describes the physical features, behavior, life cycle, habitat, and conservation status of beluga whales. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Introduces readers to the job duties of a bioengineer, and discusses how to prepare for a career as a bioengineer. Includes photographs, side-bars, and fact boxes.
