Presents an account of an uprising of farmers who could not pay taxes in Massachusetts in the 1780s, and discusses the government's response and the effect that the unrest had on the idea that the cou
Presents an introduction to microbiology, discussing bacteria, archaea, protista, fungi, and the importance as well as the dangers of microorganisms; profiles noted microbiologists, and suggests relat
Presents an introduction to global warming, discussing the impact of rising temperatures, melting ice, water shortages, increased rate of animal extinctions, and the current human efforts underway to
The devastating effects of earthquakes have been seen throughout history, and the damage of these ground trembling natural disasters still creates havoc today. Scientists are developing new instrument
Whether readers are just learning the game or interested in learning more, this series will appeal to all young sports enthusiasts through descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies of the s
With an inviting contemporary design, each book in this career-planning series details the required skills and education for an array of professions while also providing a glimpse at day-to-day activi
Presents an introduction to the solar system, discussing the Sun, planets, the Earth, dwarf planets, asteroids, meteorites, comets, and constellations.
With an inviting contemporary design, each book in this career-planning series details the required skills and education for an array of professions while also providing a glimpse at day-to-day activi
Discusses the causes and effects of thunderstorms, sandstorms, tornadoes, and blizzards; looks at important people and events in the history of meteorology; and includes a science activity demonstrati
With an inviting contemporary design, each book in this career-planning series details the required skills and education for an array of professions while also providing a glimpse at day-to-day activi
Discusses how certain viruses and bacteria can live and spread in food, leading to contaminations and outbreaks of illnesses in both animals and humans, and explains how to prevent foodborne illness w
