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Obesity

Written by Toney Allman

Examines the basic concepts of obesity through the lens of the latest scientific studies and finding...

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Overpopulation

Written by Robert Green
How many people is too many? What happens when too many people are crowded into too little space...
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Pandemics

Written by Robert Green
What is a pandemic? What diseases are likely to cause a pandemic? How can the spread of a disease be...
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Passenger Ships

Written by Judy Alter
Discusses the history of passenger ships and the emergence of cruise vacations.
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Payday!

Written by Cecilia Minden
What is a paycheck? Why is money deducted from a paycheck? Readers will find answers to these...
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Pencils

Written by Kevin Cunningham
You probably use a pencil almost every day. Did you know that the 'lead' in pencil is really a...
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Photography

Written by Annie Buckley
Photography is so much a part of life today that the average person my encounter more than 1,000...
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Airplanes

Written by Nancy Robinson Masters
Did you know that a jet engine can be made of as many as 25,000 different parts and that those parts...
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Alcohol (Health At Risk)

Written by Lydia D Bjornlund

This book examines the basic concepts of alcohol abuse through the lens of the latest scientific...

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American Alligator

Written by Susan H Gray
Readers are introduced the habitat and lifestyle of the American Alligator and learn how the...
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American Bison

Written by Barbara A Somervill
The American bison was hunted to near extinction in the 1800s as settlers moved west across what is...
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American Mink

Written by Susan H Gray
American mink have beautiful, thick, glossy fur. At one time, many were exported to other countries...
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Andrew Carnegie

Written by Sarah DeCapua
Readers will be introduced to Andrew Carnegie and his rise from impoverished immigrant to one of the...
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Animation

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit
Somewhere along the way, something happened to give art that crucial kick that gave life to still...
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Anorexia

Written by Gail B Stewart
Examines the basic concepts of anorexia through the lens of the latest scientific studies and...
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Architects

Written by Kathleen G Manatt
With a focus on the importance of science and math knowledge, this book describes architectural...
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Artificial Limbs

Written by Susan H Gray
Everyday doctors perform artificial limb replacements that were unheard of only a few years ago...
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Asian Carp

Written by Barbara A Somervill
Asian carp have big appetites and can leap out of the water when startled. They were brought to the...
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Athletic Shoes

Written by Dana Mechen Rau
Which athletic shoe is right for you? Readers will learn about the materials that go into athletic...
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16752

Bald Eagle (Road to Recovery)

Written by Susan H Gray

The bald eagle is known to people around the world as a symbol of the United States. In the early...

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Baseball

Written by Michael Teitelbaum
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make...
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Basketball

Written by Ellen Labrecque
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make...
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Beyond Government

Written by Frank Muschal
There are many opportunities for people to make a difference, such as delivering meals to the...
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Bicycles (Global Products)

Written by Robert Green

It may be hard to believe in a world full of automobiles, but bicycles are still a favorite means of...

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