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Modern Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606219

An account of espionage during the modern age, including famous spies such as Dayna Williamson Baer, covert missions, and technologies that influence the course of present-day conflicts.

How Does It Work?

Dru Hunter (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606004

A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the physical sciences, including chemistry and physics, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.

Where Do We Look for Life?

Dru Hunter (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606035

A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the life sciences, including botany and zoology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.

How Do We Apply Science?

Dru Hunter (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605991

A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the applied sciences, including engineering and medicine, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.

What Is Out There?

Dru Hunter (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606011

A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the earth and space sciences, including astronomy and geology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.

Why Do We Behave Like That?

Dru Hunter (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606042

A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the social sciences, including anthropology and psychology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605908

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as NASA, from its founding in 1958 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Grand Teton National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605847

An exploration of Grand Teton National Park, including how its mountainous landscape was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the waterfall known as Hidden Falls.

Environmental Protection Agency 

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605878

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the EPA, from its founding in 1970 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605854

An exploration of Rocky Mountain National Park, including how its mountainous landscape was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the towering summit of Longs Peak.

Big Bend National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605830

An exploration of Big Bend National Park, including how its desert canyons were formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the hiking route called Chimneys Trail.

Badlands National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605823

An exploration of Badlands National Park, including how its carved landscape was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the rock formation known as the Badlands Wall.

AT&T

Laura K. Murray (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605663

A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of AT&T, the telecommunications company that was founded in 1877 and today provides services to hundreds of millions of subscribers worldwide.

Wind Power

Diane Bailey (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604451

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which wind has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.

Solar Power

Diane Bailey (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604444

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which the sun has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.

Natural Gas Power

Diane Bailey (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604420

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which natural gas has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.

Hydropower

Diane Bailey (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604413

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which water has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.

Nuclear Power

Diane Bailey (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604437

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which nuclear reactions have historically been used as energy sources and how current and future energy demands are changing their technical applications and efficiency levels.

Atlantis

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604321

Whatever happened to the city of Atlantis? Is there a conspiracy afoot to cover up alien activity at Area 51? Some of history’s Enduring Mysteries involve tales so incredible that they blur the lines between fact and fiction. As much evidence as can be examined about the curious phenomena associated with five legendary sites and creatures is explored in this new series, with notable examples of popular culture references and famous seekers and hoaxes. The truth is out there—for someone to find. This title takes an investigative approach to the curious phenomena and mysterious circumstances surrounding Atlantis, from historical accounts to popular mythic qualities to hard facts.

Yosemite National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566603706

An exploration of Yosemite National Park, including how its mountainous landscape was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the granite monolith called El Capitan.

Grand Canyon National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566603676

An exploration of Grand Canyon National Park, including how its enormous canyon was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the overlook called Mather Point.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566603683

An exploration of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including how its mountainous landscape was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the historic settlement called Cades Cove.

12 Scientists Who Changed the World

Orlin Richard (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432425

Showcases the work and achievements of 12 of the world’s most influential scientists. Each spread contains fascinating facts about each scientist and how their accomplishments helped change the world.

12 Incredible Facts about the First Moon Landing

Angie Smibert (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432258

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the first moon landing. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.

The Manhattan Project

Kristin F. Johnson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617840500

This title examines an important historic event - the Manhattan Project. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores events leading up to the top-secret Manhattan Project during World War II, key players involved, their lives during the project, the development and use of the atomic bomb, its aftermath, and its effects on society. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.