Schier, Helga

Presents twenty-five essays that debate various issues that relate to the world's oceans, and discusses the numerous threats to the waters and marine life, federal policies, the fishing industry, and how humans affect marine mammals.

A biography of American botanical researcher and educator George Washington Carver, a man born to a slave on a Missouri farm near the end of the Civil War, discussing his childhood with the Carver family, his education, and his rise to celebrity status due to his invention of peanut and other food products.

Offers a detailed chronology of the Cuban Missile Crisis, discussing the events which led to the Cold War confrontation, the role of the Soviet Union, the response of the United States government, and other related topics. Includes a time line, essential facts, resources, a glossary, and illustrations.

Examines the causes and cultural influences that contribute to school violence, and addresses ways in which to control it.

Examines the events leading up to and following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Discusses various issues surrounding the conflicts. Features informative text, full-color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.