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Carol Hand
Oceans take up a majority of the planet's surface and are an important home for many species. However, climate change and human activities are endangering the health of ocean environments…
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Carol Lynn Stevenson Grellas
Handful of Stallions at Twilight is an eclectic and compelling collection of poems in varied styles, ranging from narrative to lyric.
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Among the first people to live on the ocean were fishermen and sailors who spent months or years on ships, exploring or fighting in wars. Today, people live on the…
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Space is a vast and mysterious place. There are many environmental challenges, including enormous distances between planets and moons, lack of air and gravity, extreme cold, and radiation. This book…
Often young people assume that, because they are healthy, they can do without health insurance. Then, an unexpected accident or illness happens and they are left with a mountain of…
. .. explains why oceans are at risk and how people are combating plastics pollution, restoring marine biodiversity, and preserving our oceans for future generations. –Provided by publisher.
Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Sustainable Agriculturecovers a broad spectrum of issues…
Media and Communications during COVID-19 looks at the role the media had in informing the public about COVID-19. Journalists tried to keep up with ever-evolving information, and the public at…
Offers readers 12 healthy habits they can form for life, including finding fun ways to exercise and managing screen time. Full-color spreads give readers essential facts about each habit, its…
Humanity’s impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. Melting Arctic Iceshines a light on how climate change is affecting Earth’s polar region. With abundant charts and diagrams and…
Glaciers grow and melt; they carve valleys and waterways. Life on Earth depends on these massive rivers of ice. In The Creation of Glaciers, the history and importance of glaciers…
One of today’s most controversial drugs, marijuana is seen by some as a useful medicine and by others as a dangerous drug that must remain outlawed. This title explores how…
Tobacco use is the world’s leading preventable cause of death. This title explores the history of tobacco, its effects on the body, government policies toward it, and ways that users…
"This book explores bullying and how it affects people both mentally and physically. It examines the different forms of bullying and also discusses who bullies target and why they exhibit…
Examines the patterns in weather and how scientists study them, discussing the clouds, wind, air masses, storm cells, thunderstorms and other severe storms, and the recurrent series of events known…
Features 12 super-smart animals found around the world, including their life cycles, habitats, and traits.
Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about weather. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and…
Discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. –Provided by publisher.
STEM careers are one of the fastest growing job sectors globally today, and yet women are grossly underrepresented in STEM industries. This title seeks to break that trend, presenting young…
In the search for other habitable planets, perhaps the most fascinating question that has persistently captivated humans has been: is there life out there? Eschewing science fiction fantasies, this title…
Working outdoors, getting exercise, playing games, and serving your community, all while earning a salary, what could be better? This comprehensive guide to the field of parks and recreation prepares…
A career in trash and recycling is often dirty, exhausting, and overlooked by many career seekers, but those who enjoy working hard and spending time outside might find this to…
Immigration is one of the biggest issues facing the world today. In many areas of the world, significant numbers of immigrants and refugees attempt to leave their homes and make…
The democratic process is one of the most iconic and important parts of American history and culture. However, there has long been controversy surrounding one particular aspect of that process…
On a spring day in 1935, a cloud of black, suffocating dust covered much of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texasit wasn’t the first of many such dust storms. The simple answer…
With the Occupy Wall Street movement still fresh in the minds of many across the nation, no part of the Constitution is more important to that cause than the Freedom…
Traces the rise of cell biology and explains biological concepts.
Forest fires occur all over the world. Some are small, while others span across states and countries. This book explores the science behind forest fires: how they start, the damage…
A book for young readers about how tornadoes occur and how to prepare for one. –
From Viking raids to today’s constitutional monarchy, the far-northern European country of Norway has evolved into a prosperous, peaceful country in the 21st century. Through vivid photographs and an easy-to-read…
Technology changes almost constantly, increasing vastly in importance to businesses large and small. Now that video can be captured on smartphones and tablets, filmmaking and video production has become a…
Over the past decade, coding has become a necessary skill for the modern job seeker. And with growth in technology comes new ways to do old jobs. This is especially…
These days it’s hard to know what to believe. Is the news on television and the internet real or fake? How can you tell? This comprehensive guide helps readers sift…
Despite the insistence of people who think sexism no longer exists in the United States, the facts say otherwise, and so do most women. Women have many legal rights, from…
