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Reviving Extinct Species
Who wouldn't be thrilled to see a real, live dinosaur, like those in Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park? Readers find out if it is possible to bring extinct animals back to life. …
Colonizing Planets
Readers of this transportive text will learn how much the writers of the movie The Martian really got right when they described how a stranded astronaut survived on the red planet. …
Electoral College
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 …
Working in Parks and Recreation
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 …
Jump-Starting a Career in Dentistry
Many people want a meaningful health care career, without the time and expense of eight years of training. This straightforward volume explores the field of allied dentistry, which …
What You Need to Know About Health Insurance
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 …
Gross Science of Germs All Around You
Kids love gross things, and germs are among the grossest. This engaging volume capitalizes on the grossness factor, while covering the science behind germs, what they are, where …
Introduction to Genetics
The science of genetics has been studied and applied for hundreds of years. The pioneering efforts of Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel have led to many new discoveries, some that …
Everything You Need to Know About Sexism
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 voting to …
Engineering Solutions for Wildfires
Wildfires are exploding as climate change results in hotter, drier weather and longer fire seasons. There is a growing need for creative engineering solutions to better fight these …
Creation of Glaciers
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 …
Great Hope for an Energy Alternative
As the world population continues to rise, increasing dependency on fossil fuels, scientists are searching for alternative energy sources that cause less damage to the environment. …