Despite the many practical ways to make electrical power using nuclear reactors, the world seems to have settled on using water heated to a boil by nuclear fission as the method of choice. There are s
Art is a brand-new, full-color resource that describes 20 careers in this exciting field for anyone interested in working in architecture, film, computer-generated art, computer and video games, anima
A nuclear accident can involve an explosion, destroying equipment or an entire building and spreading radioactive material over a wide area. When readers think of an explosion, they imagine a large, o
The most dangerous component of nuclear science has always seemed to be radiation, the bio-destructive byproduct of fission. The act of fissioning a uranium or plutonium nucleus releases energy, and a
Fashion discusses 20 careers in the fashion industry, from apparel industry workers to tailors.Careers profiled include:Apparel industry workersBuyersColor analysts and image consultantsCostume design
Describes the different forms of communication in ancient civilizations, from the first forms of writing to education, ancient books, formal languages, and communication between civilizations.
Presents articles discussing the various issues involving interracial America, including interracial relationships, the affect of immigration, and equal opportunities for all races.
Presents a collection of essays discussing the stem cell research controversy, including the morality of it, the source of the cells, and the government's role in regulation.
"The Pharmaceutical Industry: Is Pharmaceutical Research Safe and Unbiased?; Are Prescription Drugs Appropriately Regulated?; Are Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices Ethical?; Is the Cost of Prescripti
"Garbage and Recycling: Is Garbage a Serious Problem?; Is Recycling Effective?; Is Toxic Waste Disposal a Serious Problem?; What Strategies Will Help Reduce Waste and Save Money?"--
A Trip Through the Bible is an entertaining, interactive way to learn about the people and places that are significant in a child's favorite Bible stories. This 24-page book is filled with details, ma
When William "Blue" Jenkins was only?six months old, he moved with his parents from a Mississippi sharecropper’s farm to the industrial city of Racine, Wisconsin with dreams of a new life. As an Afric
