A bite from a black widow spider has more venom than a rattlesnake's. It won't kill you, but it will cause you a world of pain. Sadly, they live on every continent in the world except… More →
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Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions. More →
Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions. More →
This captivating graphic novel recounts three historic land battles in the Middle East and Africa during World War I: Attack on the Hejaz Railway, September 16, 1917; The Charge on Beersheba, More →
Learning Green introduces readers to a wide range of careers in education that address conservation and environmentalism. These include teaching and promoting a 'green' curriculum in a public More →
Human activity often leaves a trail of harmful carbon behind that directly impacts our planet. This informative book describes how every individual produces a "carbon footprint" by using… More →
A legal assistant has knowledge of the law, and works with lawyers to help research, organize, and communicate with clients. They need strong communication skills and be detail oriented. If… More →
A hundred years ago, marijuana was considered a threat to civil order and mental health. Today, recreational marijuana is legal in two countries: Canada and Uruguay. More countries are… More →
Opportunities in environmental law are explored in Legally Green. Jobs include working for public service or governmental agencies and environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) as… More →
Twice as long as humans are tall, the great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the ocean. This fish will go through 20,000 teeth over its lifetime. Read all about the fish made… More →
Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding… More →
The black mamba eats mostly small rodents but kills thousands of people every year with its venomous bite when it feels threatened. As if that's not bad enough, it can move really fast! Read… More →