When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the United States was in the middle of a war of words with Afghanistan's neighbor Iran. The U.S. government along with many other countries… More →
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Astronauts and cosmonauts were the heroes of a 20th Century battle without weapons - the race for global dominance in space. The Space Race explores how the quest to put "a man on the moon"… More →
Astronauts cannot take showers in microgravity. Tiny drops of water could drift away and damage equipment so they have to make do with a wet cloth and rinseless shampoo. Discover what it is… More →
Everyone knows what those glowing points of light in the night sky are - but do you know what they are made of? The Stars: Glowing Spheres in the Sky answers this question as well as many… More →
The St. Lawrence River forms part of the boundary between Canada and the United States and connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. This informative book follows this important… More →
The star at the center of our solar system, the Sun is as essential to life here on Earth as water is. Find out what type of star the Sun is, and what fuels its enormous energy. Readers will… More →
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers surround a region once known as Mesopotamia, the "cradle" of ancient civilizations that included Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This fascinating book follows… More →
In this thought-provoking title, readers learn about the commercial journey behind their favorite clothing and how their own buying choices impact the world. Learn all about the supply chain, More →
In this fascinating title, readers find out about the food supply chain, fair trade, and how our eating habits affect our health. With debate boxes and contemporary case studies, readers also More →
What happens to your old phone or computer when you need an upgrade? What rights does the worker who built your phone have? This thought-provoking title helps readers discover the answers to… More →
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