Presents a biography Sam Houston, the first president of the Texas republic, and chronicles his childhood in Virginia, life among the Native Americans in Tennessee, service during the War of 1812, and involvement in the Texas war for Independence.
Traces the life of the Shawnee Indian leader, including his struggle to regain lost Indian territory, his efforts to unite American Indian nations, and his death during the War of 1812.
Explains what the World Wide Web is and how it works, and explains how to evaluate information found on the Internet to determine whether it is accurate, and how to use that information correctly.
Defines hypertension; explores the role of the circulatory system, and some of the causes and risks of high blood pressure; and discusses diagnosis and treatment, as well as ways teens can lead heart-healthy lifestyles.
Looks at the how the heart works and the ways it can be affected by disease; examines several causes of heart disease; discusses diagnosis and treatment; and explains how to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle.
