What was getting from place to place like in the days of old? What were some of the biggest inventions that brought us to the fantastic subway systems found in cities today? Discover how transportatio
Introduces the White House, recounting its history and describing its physical features, some of the events that take place in its different rooms, and the reasons why it is a symbol of the United Sta
A Chemistry background prepares you for much more than just a laboratory career. The broad science education, analytical thinking, research methods, and other skills learned are of value to a wide var
Through vivid photos and engaging text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How is ketchup made? Tomatoes to Ketchup lets kids learn first hand how plump ripe
Through vivid photos and engaging text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How is chocolate made? From tropical cacao fields to the chocolate factory, Beans
A series of new, modern holiday books give readers the inside scoop on how some of our favorite holidays came to be and how we celebrate them today. Includes a Thanksgiving Day craft and a "then and n
Introduces the Statue of Liberty, recounting its history and describing its physical features and what they mean, and the reasons why it is a symbol of the United States.
This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Hanukkah. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage child
"Let numbers open your eyes to the amazing military world. You may know that SEAL training is tough, but what's the drop out rate? How fast and how far can fighter jets fly? Exactly how many pairs of
"In this book the author examines how women detectives are portrayed in film, in literature and on TV. Chapters examine the portrayal of female investigators in each of these four genres: the Gothic n
These essays consider the way that heroes and the domestic spaces they defend have been represented in 20th and early 21st century popular forms, especially film, comic books and material culture. Th
This is the first resource to give the APN the practical tools with which to communicate, assess, and treat obese patients. Designed to help APNs to easily broach an uncomfortable topic, the book walk
This study investigates the attitudes behind direct images of the military in TV, film, and comic books from the post-WWII era through the Vietnam era, encompassing military recruiting ads as well as
