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Food scientists apply their knowledge of chemistry, biology, and other sciences to the study and analysis of food. This compelling title explains how food scientists search for ways to… More →

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Forensic scientists can get an awful lot of information from the smallest things. This interesting book looks through the microscope at hair samples that reveal tell-tale DNA and fibers whose More →

How do you solve a difficult crime? The clues are in the prints-fingerprints, footprints, teeth marks, and more. This intriguing book describes how our prints are unique and how they are used More →

What can modern science and technology tell us about the ancient past? This fascinating series examines how scientists, archaeologists, and historians have discovered fresh clues, opened new… More →

Cold case files don't stay cold for very long anymore. After the medical and police teams have secured the area, the crime scene investigators arrive on the scene. This fascinating book… More →

What effect does government have on the economic and cultural life of its people? This enlightening new series provides a detailed look at the purposes and functions of different governmental More →

In the search for oil and gas, we have drilled deep beneath the ocean's surface and the ground to tap into the energy wells trapped there. Today, we need more energy than ever before in our… More →

Born into slavery, Douglass became an eloquent spokesperson for both black's and women's rights. During and after the Civil War, Douglass became a confidant of presidents Abraham Lincoln and… More →