Insurance is all around us - at home, at work, in the car - acting as a 'safety net' in our daily lives. Look inside What is Insurance? to learn all about this fascinating and essential part… More →
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This book describes resources to younger readers, including capital resources and natural resources. Emphasis is placed on how most resources are of limited supply, so producers and consumers More →
With a passion for making a difference in their communities, social entrepreneurs exemplify the traits of an engaged, socially aware, 21st century citizen. What is Social Entrepreneurship?… More →
This intriguing book looks at the remarkable abilities of plants and animals, which need to be studied to make our environment more sustainable. People have already used birds as models for… More →
The concept of supply and demand is made easy in this fascinating new title! Look inside What is Supply and Demand? and learn the ins and outs of this fundamental concept of economics. More →
Technology is the name we give to the tools that help make work easier, safer, or more fun for us to do. Learn about the basics of technology and how it improves our lives. More →
The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible… More →
The judicial branch of government consists of the nation's courts. This title explores the role of the United States Supreme Court and its role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, as well… More →
The legislative branch of the United States government represents the people and makes the laws which they live by. This book introduces readers to the House of Representatives and Senate,… More →
What is the Rock Cycle describes the natural transformation of one type of rock into others. Beginning with igneous rocks made in volcanic eruptions, rock is weathered and eroded gradually to More →
Charles Darwin is known as the father of evolutionary biology. This engaging title examines how Darwin developed his controversial theory of evolution, including his research methods and the… More →
In 1912, German meteorologist Alfred Wegener published his groundbreaking theory of continental displacement. His theory proposed that the continents were once a single land mass but had… More →