Hayhurst, Chris

Discusses the details and discoveries about Pluto, which was classified as a dwarf planet in 2006, covering its features, its place in the Kuiper belt, future plans for learning more about it, and the related work of various astronomers, such as Percival Lowell and William Henry Pickering, and provides a timeline and glossary.

A biography of the Sioux chief who worked to maintain the rights of Native American people and who led the defeat of General Custer at the Little Big Horn in 1876.

This book discusses "Hepatitis C" and explains what the disease is, how it affects the human body, how it is spread, and how it is treated.

Surveys the life of Swiss/German immigrant John Sutter on whose land gold was discovered in the mid-nineteenth century, spurring the California gold rush and westward expansion. Presented in English and Spanish.

A biography of Greek mathematician, Euclid, describing his life, education, and work that led him to be known as the "father of geometry.".

Provides information about the discovery, atmosphere, unique features, and environment of Pluto, the ninth planet in the solar system and furthest from the sun.

Explores how to prepare for and get into the field of scientific research specializing in the Arctic, and looks at the daily life of those who choose to work in this harsh environment.

A biography of the Boston Celtics basketball player who became the first African American player inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Describes the work and environment one can expect with a career as a volcanologist.

Examines the world of exceptionally long running races and the athletes who run them.