Explains the effects of viruses on the body, types of viruses, and treatments for different viruses.

Product Description: This is a first-stop resource on the expansion of global trade.Globalization is a popular buzzword these days, yet it means very different things to different people. In today's globalized economy, an article of clothing is likely made in several different countries...read more

Product Description: All animals have to eat, but feeding behaviour goes far beyond predators and prey. This book explains the various techniques for finding food as well as the importance of food chains and food webs.

Describes what droughts and heat waves are, how to prepare for a drought, how to keep healthy during a heat wave, and how to help prevent heat waves and droughts through conservation.

Examines mankind's discoveries of the nature of the Earth's seas, how they were formed, and their role in regulating climate and weather.

Product Description: How did El Nino change weather patterns and affect crops around the world? What are humans doing to help or hinder the health of the world's oceans? And what hurricane event happended for the first time since 1893? Whether you're a student writing a report, or a professional in need of some quick answers, you'll find what you're looking for in the Earth Almanc...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Discusses the scientific research which led to the current ideas about atomic theory, including the chemical discoveries of the ancient Greeks, the study of elements and compounds, and changes in the understanding of the atom and its parts. (view table of contents)

Information on choosing and planning a science fair project precedes descriptions of the materials, procedures, and analysis required for fifty individual projects.

Product Description: Appealing to a wide audience, Earth Almanac looks at the condition of our planet--including natural and human-made disasters--while explaining the science and developments behind them. This new almanac is comprehensive, with four main sections on Atmosphere, Oceans, Land, and Fresh Water...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Presents a variety of simple experiments that introduce basic concepts of science

Provides information on the preservation of grasslands and rainforests, discussing the extinction of animals, jobs and the environment, and what we can do to help