We know that countries enter into alliances and make treaties and agreements--but why are these important and how do they affect our lives? From the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)… More →
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An important addition to any multicultural collection, this title examines the internment of "enemy aliens" in the United States and Canada during the Second World War. With particular… More →
Scientist and inventor Sir Isaac Newton once said "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." This fascinating new series examines this notion that ideas and… More →
Investigating Body Systems uses full-color photos and diagrams to introduce readers to the main organ systems of the human body. The science that makes each system function is clearly… More →
This series takes a detailed look at the key themes associated with human migration and settlement around the world and throughout history. The series will take an investigative and… More →
Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This fascinating book… More →
The immune system is a large network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together, acting like a fort with guards to keep out risky viruses and bacteria and destroy invaders. Readers will More →
The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the… More →
The average person takes 17,000 breaths per day. This fascinating book examines the mechanisms that make breathing work and the diseases that make breathing difficult. Full-color… More →
Investigative journalists interview sources and methodically work through documents and databases to uncover the truth about issues that affect us all. This important series details the… More →
Irena Sendler was born into a Catholic family in Poland in 1910. Her father, a physician, instilled in her compassion for patients others refused to treat, particularly poor Jews. Throughout… More →
This fun and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of a deserted island. Useful tips tell you how to stay calm, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, how… More →