Tamra Orr

Discusses the life and career of astronaut Alan Shepard, a Mercury Seven team member and America's first man into space, describes his achievements as a test pilot, competitive nature, and challenges.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a forensic science investigator. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Slovenia.

Describes the different types of money found around the world, the history of currency, and why people become collectors of currency.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Turkey.

Describes the geography, people, government, culture, history, religion, economy, and wildlife of Bangladesh.

1. Land - 2. First People - 3. Exploration and Settlement - 4. Growth and Change - 5. More Modern Times - 6. People - 7. Government - 8. Economy - 9. Travel Guide - Projects - Timeline - Glossary - Fast Facts - Biographical Dictionary - Resources - Index - Author's Tips and Source Notes

The ability to use the scientific method is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens during the spread of an epidemic. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of...

This book discusses the science behind various elements of baseball, particularly a fastball. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments,...