This timely title discusses the creation of the atom bomb and the post-World War II nuclear arms race that shaped the consciousness of generations. Primary and secondary source materials such More →

Working in oceans presents unique challenges. Readers will learn how ocean engineers design equipment and processes to help scientists that study ocean systems, such as oceanographers, do… More →

Art activities give young ecologists a way to express what they have learned about oceans. This book also answers such questions as why is water blue?; how do some animals in the deepest part More →

From sunlit surface water that teems with life to the deepest, darkest depths filled with some of Earth's most unusual creatures, oceans are home to a wide array of life. Peel back the… More →

According to Greek mythology, two sea-monsters named Charybdis and Scylla created treacherous whirlpools by spewing out the water of the sea. Charybdis and Scylla waited on either side of the More →

This entertaining and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the ocean. Useful tips tell you how to get drinkable water, what you can - and shouldn't… More →

The natural movement of water has long been used to create energy. New forms of hydropower are being researched as alternative ways to create clean renewable energy. This remarkable new book… More →

Readers will be fascinated by this entertaining and informative series, which shines a spotlight on some of the world's oddest birds. The character Professor Oddfeather offers amusing facts… More →

Josef and his family are heading home to America after visiting Josef's grandfather in Germany. Grandpa has a surprise for them. Instead of taking the boat home, they'll be riding a zeppelin… More →

The Babylonians and Sumerians were using thick, gooey oil as early as 5000 BC as pitch to caulk their boats and hold their building bricks in place. Oil is actually a fuel, like coal, but its More →