Presents a history of the Salem witch trials, including the events that led up to the trials and the efforts by colony leaders which finally brought an end to the hysteria.
When we think of life in a garden, we mostly think of gorgeous flowers, fragrant herbs, and tasty vegetables. But there’s much more life than we can see there. A garden is a habitat for some tiny organisms, some so tiny that we can’t see them without the help of a microscope. While many are beneficial, protecting our plants from harm, others cause harm, sometimes doing damage beyond repair. This unique book offers mind-boggling photographs, including high-magnification images, that show readers what these “micromonsters” look like, while text and fact boxes explain important life-science concepts.
Relates events of the War of 1812 leading up to the British attack on Fort McHenry in Baltimore and describes how, after the American victory, Francis Scott Key wrote his celebrated poem that became the national anthem of the United States.
Even the cleanest house is a habitat for micromonsters! But don’t worry—most are harmless. This revealing volume takes readers on a meet-and-greet tour of the tiniest organisms that live in people’s homes. Full-page photographs of alien-like creatures in high-magnification will amaze, while “Monstrous Data” tables and “Gross or What?” boxes both astound and educate. Future biologists will come to appreciate that life is all around, no matter how many times we wash, but there are things we can do to keep ourselves safe from the more harmful “micromonsters.”
How do children have fun in other countries? Travel the world with Games and Entertainment to see the activities that people enjoy, from sport and games to art and music. Comparing Countries is a groundbreaking non-fiction dual-language series which compares and contrasts ways of life in ten different countries around the world. Presented in two different languages, each title explores a topic common to all children, from homes to festivals, highlighting what makes us different and what we all have in common.
The federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national agency dedicated to investigation federal crimes. Founded as a small team of special agents on July 26, 1908, the Bureau was first charged with enforcing the growing body of federal laws covering the United States as a whole. Almost from the beginning of its 100-year history, the Bureau has been the subject of legend and controversy. It has also evolved into a vast and sophisticated national law-enforcement agency. Whether as a federal crime-fighting force or a source of investigative support of local and state police forces, the modern FBI strives to embody its ideals of fidelity, bravery, and integrity. In its role as a national crime-fighting force, the FBI sometimes pursues the worst of all criminals-those who target and harm children. This volume examines the crimes that exploit children, looking at everything from online predators to kidnappers and killers and highlighting several famous cases. It shows how and when the FBI becomes involved and the techniques used by the FBI's Crimes Against Children team. The book also explains the important relationships between the FBI and its partners in law enforcement and in the community.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national agency dedicated to investigation federal crimes. Founded as a small team of special agents on July 26, 1908, the Bureau was first charged with enforcing the growing body of federal laws covering the United States as a whole. Almost from the beginning of its 100-year history, the Bureau has been the subject of legend and controversy. It has also evolved into a vast and sophisticated national law-enforcement agency. Whether as a federal crime-fighting force or a source of investigative support of local and state police forces, the modern FBI strives to embody its ideals of fidelity, bravery, and integrity. The story of the FBI is really the story of the United States as it changed through the 20th century and into the 21st. As the nation grew, both in size and wealth, the Bureau's powers grew with it. Two world wars brought new demands on the FBI to protect Americans. From the gangster era and crime networks, through political scandals and civil rights, to cyber-crime and terrorism-this book shows how the FBI has played a role in U.S. history for 100 colorful years.
When you are in your home, did you know that millions of tiny living creatures share the space with your family and pets? These microorganisms live in your bed, in your kitchen, and on your pets. From dust mites to bed bugs, mold to bacteria living in the kitchen sponge, this informative title gives readers an up-close look, explaining how these organisms survive, how they got there, and how they can affect the health of those in the home.
In Rivers, Lakes, and Ponds reveals the wonders of microscopic life in the watery world around us. Readers will find that many beautiful creatures and some monster-like ones live in every drop of water. Did you know some microscopic water dwellers fire poison darts at their prey? some microbes live in water so hot that no other organisms can survive? some land insects start their lives as water animals? Generously illustrated with microphotography, Under the Microscope is a six-volume set that uncovers the colorful world of microscopic life. Each book looks at a different environment, covering such topics as: how microorganisms interact with their habitat and with each other how the microscopic world impacts the larger world in which we live why some microbes are harmful and cause sickness why other microbes are beneficial to people Book jacket.
As you eat a sandwich with cheese and drink a glass of milk, did you ever think that there are organisms that live in these foods? From the yeast that makes the bread dough rise to the mold that can spoil a loaf and the bacteria that makes yogurt healthy for our bodies to the fungi that helps make cheese, various organisms are integral to the foods we eat and drink every day. In Your Food shows how these microscopic critters eat the same foods we do, and what effects they can have on the fruits, veggies, and other foods in our diet.
As you look in your backyard, you may see trees, grass, and other plants and animals that live there. But did you know that your backyard is home to billions of microorganisms? In the Backyard delves into the microscopic life forms that inhabit your backyard, from the plant cells that convert sunlight into food to the protozoa inhabiting the soil and water puddles.
You're familiar with the sights and sounds of the beachOCobirds cawing, the waves crashing, and sand castles rising from the shore. But did you ever think about the microscopic creatures that also enjoy a day in the ocean? In the Ocean delves deep into the various kinds of microorganisms that exist in the ocean depths, bringing young readers face to face with these marine life-forms.
Discusses the 1911 fire that destroyed New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and killed over one hundred workers, and looks at its causes and the reforms that came as a result of the tragedy.
This book takes a simple look at Canadian mounties - the Royal Canadian Mounted Police - examining their duties, uniform, and on-going significance as a symbol of Canada.
The Trail of Tears is the name given to a tragic journey made in the 1830s by sixty thousand Native Americans from the southeastern part of the United States. This book tells the story of their exile by the U.S. government, an action that led to the loss of their homes and the death of fifteen thousand people. It explores the background to Indian removal, including the coming of Europeans to North America and the founding of a new nation hungry for land. The book also shows how, in spite of brave efforts to rebuild their nations, the removed Indians had their land taken from them yet again. Book jacket.
Looks at the historic 1925 trial in which a Tennessee high school biology teacher was accused of violating state law by teaching Darwin's theory of evolution, and discusses the impact on America.
Discusses the history of the Transcontinental Railroad, including the reasons for the project, information on the people who backed it, and its construction.
More than anything in the world, Ivy Merchuk longs to be just another face in the crowdeasier said than done for a woman born with the ability to heal grievous injuries with the touch of her hands. To a young girl just struggling to fit in, this gift is an unbearable burden, one that fills her with shame and anxiety. Her mother understands and cautions the young girl to keep this strange and wonderful ability a secret, for fear that her daughter will attract the wrong sort of attention. So Ivy struggles to conceal her extraordinary skills from the world as she grows into adulthood. Desperate for answers, she pours herself into a life of research and lands a job as a librarian. One fateful night after work, she stumbles onto a brutal crime scene. Horrified and conflicted, she makes the difficult decision to help the victim, who has been beaten almost to death. And this chance encounter with a brooding urban samurai named Victor Morgan sends her already precarious world skidding off its axis. What these two discover together will change both of their destinies.
Discusses the stock market crash of 1929 and the following Great Depression, examining the causes of the crash, the impact on U.S. history, and people who influenced these events.
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