Yount, Lisa

Provides information on the lives and careers of seven real-life pirates, and includes an overview of the golden age of pirating.

A brief biography of the life and work of German meteorologist, Alfred Wegener, whose findings on the continental drift revolutionized eighteenth- and nineteenth-century observations about the development of the earth.

A biography of ancient Greek physician Galen, whose dissections of animals led to discoveries about human anatomy and helped him become the authority on medical knowledge in the Western world for more than fifteen hundred years.

Examines the life of William Harvey, a sixteenth-century physician who discovered the heart is actually a pump that circulates blood thoughout the body.

Examines the nature of the earth's atmosphere, the harmful effects of air pollution on life and environment, and ways to clean the air.

Discusses the effects, prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer.

A biography that recounts the life of scientist Nikola Tesla who helped develop the technology that harnessed alternating-current electricity.

Presents an overview of issues surrounding the changing role of biotechnology and genetic engineering, and includes a chronology, brief biographies of significant individuals in the field, a glossary of terms, and a guide to further research.

A reference guide to issues related to the right to die and euthanasia, providing an overview of the topic, discussing the laws of euthanasia, and including a chronology, biographical listing, glossary, a guide to conducting research, an annotated bibliography, and a list of organizations and agencies.

Three brilliant individuals from different backgrounds (a white male surgeon, white female physician, and African American male laboratory technician) combined their unique skills to revolutionize pediatric heart treatment in 1944. The success of the first "blue baby operation" catapulted these trailblazers to fame as pioneers in cardiac surgery. This volume takes readers along as three great minds labor, clash, and cooperate to save children's lives.