Part of the "Sharing the American Dream: Overcoming Adversity" series, this book features a biography of the challenges these people faced during their lives. It includes information about each celebrity's personal lives and romantic relationships, in addition to his or her professional achievements, as well as individual philanthropic efforts.
Pilotless Planes or drones have become an important aspect of modern military operations. Developed for espionage and warfare, pilotless planes are also used for public safety issues and can reduce injury or death rates for pilots. Glossary, additional resources and index.
A step- by- step guide for developing a business for fun and profit. Includes developing a business plan, conducting market research, developing a budget and banking. Chronicles three children entrepreneurs who have also incorporated philanthropy into their business model. Glossary, additional resources and index.
A fun look at the knot's place in history, sailing, fishing and sports. Illustrations and instructions provided to learn how to tie ten different types of knots and what the knots can be used for. Glossary, additional resources and index.
Explores the history and science of candles making. Includes step-by-step instructions for making beeswax and milk carton candles. Other topics include decorating candles and safety. Glossary, additional resources and index.
Throughout history, from the art of camouflage to the science of stealth technology, ways have been developed to hide objects and people. Today, scientists are building an "invisibility cloak" that makes objects and people underneath it seem to disappear"--Provided by publisher.
