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Chemistry is a big part of our lives. It is thanks to chemistry that we have medicines to treat illness, fuel to power vehicles, clothes to wear, and food to eat. Also thanks to chemistry we have products to look after our bodies, including soap, toothpaste, and shampoo.

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An estimated 70 million feral cats live in the United States alone-decimating bird populations and threatening public health. This informative book investigates the growing populations of "obligates"-abandoned pets, now wild and producing feral offspring, and introduced animals that live in urban and urban fringe areas. An examination reveals the impact these animals are having on resources, space, and native species. Additional content focuse...

An estimated 70 million feral cats live in the United States alone-decimating bird populations and threatening public health. This informative book investigates the growing populations of "obligates"-abandoned pets, now wild and producing feral offspring, and introduced animals that live in urban and urban fringe areas. An examination reveals the impact these animals are having on resources, space, and native species. Additional content focuse...

This title explains why people in one country trade goods and services with people in other countries. Accessible, real-world examples help readers understand how needs are met through the exchange of goods and services around the world. Concepts include trade, importing, and exporting.

This title explains why people in one country trade goods and services with people in other countries. Accessible, real-world examples help readers understand how needs are met through the exchange of goods and services around the world. Concepts include trade, importing, and exporting.

This title introduces basic concepts related to exchange and markets, including how communities meet challenges caused by scarcity, and factors that influence pricing. Readers are encouraged to look for examples of the goods and services produced and provided in their local communities.

This title introduces basic concepts related to exchange and markets, including how communities meet challenges caused by scarcity, and factors that influence pricing. Readers are encouraged to look for examples of the goods and services produced and provided in their local communities.

Environmental Chemistry takes a look at how chemistry-related inventions have both helped and harmed our environment. Easy experiments help young readers learn about the science and chemistry of acid rain, ozone depletion, and water pollution.

In light of the devastating floods in 2010 in Pakistan, Brazil, the United States, and China, this informative book has been newly revised. Floods result from heavy rains and high winds that cause an overflow in water sources such as lakes, rivers, and oceans. Discover how monsoons differ from other storms and how people cope with their devastation.

In light of the devastating floods in 2010 in Pakistan, Brazil, the United States, and China, this informative book has been newly revised. Floods result from heavy rains and high winds that cause an overflow in water sources such as lakes, rivers, and oceans. Discover how monsoons differ from other storms and how people cope with their devastation.

Environmental Chemistry takes a look at how chemistry-related inventions have both helped and harmed our environment. Easy experiments help young readers learn about the science and chemistry of acid rain, ozone depletion, and water pollution.

From toilet paper to body cream, soap, and perfume, humans rely on chemistry to make our lives easier. Fascinating experiments explain how compounds are mixed together and how body care products are made.

Almost unknown in North America before the 1870s, bananas quickly became a popular fruit with a rocky history. Colorful photographs and maps help explain who grows your bananas, how they are harvested, and why the banana may soon become extinct. Other topics include - What is a commodity? - the spread of bananas through trade routes - where and how bananas are grown - the growth of the banana plantations and banana republics - technical a...

To many people, life is just cooler on the back of a 'hog'. Children will be eager to find out about the culture and mechanics of choppers, cruisers, and other motorcycles in the street bike family. Kids will learn about different types of bikes, the parts of a motorcycle, and the gear and clothing a biker needs to stay safe. Other topics include - the evolution of motorcycles over the last 120 years - the reasons that motorcycles became popul...

The Biography of Bananas reveals the murky past and uncertain future of the tasty banana. Almost unknown in North America before the 1870s, bananas quickly became a popular fruit with a rocky history. Colorful photographs and maps help explain who grows your bananas, how they are harvested, and why the banana may soon become extinct. Other topics include - What is a commodity? - the spread of bananas through trade routes - where and how banana...

Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513. This sensitively written new book describes his encounters with the native inhabitants of Florida and Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy learning about life at sea and the hardships faced by his crew also included. Other topics include- Ponce de Leon's life, from a page, to a squire, to Governor of...

Find out how the human desire for sweets made a tropical grass into a valuable commodity around the world. The Biography of Sugar details how sugar grows, which countries produce it, and the sour history of slavery and exploitation that surrounded its early production. Other topics include - What is a commodity? - sources of sugar and where they are grown - the history of sugar and the sugar trade, from the ancient world, to medieval Europe...

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