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Heather Hasan
Learn about the land, history, and culture of Pennsylvania.
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Looks at the element aluminum: how it’s extracted and refined, and its uses, properties, and atomic structure.
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Fluorine is a poisonous and corrosive gas and breathing just a tiny bit of fluorine can damage the lungs. But, fluorine s reactivity makes it a very useful element -…
Around the world, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women. In this clearly written, expert-reviewed volume, readers will learn all about cervical cancer and its main cause…
A discussion of bone cancer and treatments for it.
This volume teaches aspiring musicians all of the practical steps to hitting it big in the music world such as setting a practice schedule, booking studio time, distributing their music…
This book profiles all aspects of skateboarding today and in the future such as skaters, equipment, competitions, latest tricks, etc.
This informative anthology focuses on the various tools astronomers use to understand the universe, tools that include computers, satellites, telescopes, and spacecraft. Including selections from some of the most prestigious…
Using primary sources, this book tells the story of the South Carolina colony from its initial settlement through the Revolutionary War.
This title explores the second most abundant element in the universe. The reader’s interest is captured through photos, anecdotes, interesting facts, helium s discovery, and the practical role it plays…
Archimedes achievements in mathematics are some of the greatest ever made in the field, and include being the first person to mathematically calculate pi. This biography charts the life of…
This book explores the heavily used element manganese. The author discusses the structure of the manganese atom in clear and simple language, describing in detail the characteristics that give the…
It’s an invaluable skill to be able to deal wisely with different types of non-life-threatening and less serious injuries. This book helps teens to treat cuts, scrapes, bites, stings, bumps…
The Boron group consists of the elements Boron, Aluminum, Gallium, Indium, Thallium. This book covers their properties, histories, and uses, including their roles in medicine and manufacturing.
This book will examine the meat consumers eat, delving into various issues including: feedlots, slaughterhouses, processing plants, and the possible harm this system may have on animal welfare, human health…
Caffeine and nicotine are among the most-consumed drugs in America. This book investigates how these socially acceptable drugs are harmful to consumers and dispels myths about their being safe relative…
Wikipedia–the massive, ever-expanding, and entirely free online encyclopedia largely written, edited, and managed by volunteers–has transformed the way people seek information. Many teachers and librarians scorn it, due to its…
Explains the characteristics of iron, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements found in the periodic table. Ages 10-13.
Explains the characteristics of nitrogen, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements found in the periodic table. Ages 10-13.
Using primary sources, this book illustrates the timeline of Keplers discovery of planetary motion. His finding helped usher in an age of scientific discovery that had never existed before, with…
Readers will learn about testicular cancer, its types, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options. Students will learn about the various tests used in diagnosing the cancer as well as staging…
Viola Jones,Heather Hasan
Give your readers a compelling biography. Known as the Father of Mathematics, Archimedes was the most important mathematician and inventor in ancient Greece. Many of the inventions he created as…
Linda Saucerman,Heather Hasan,Michele Thomas
The periodic table of elements can be one of the more intimidating areas of study for young adults. This new series successfully breaks down six of the most common elements…
