McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino

Examines the life of Albert Einstein, the scientist whose theories of relativity revolutionized thinking about space and time.

" According to a UN tally, more than 1 million people fled violence and persecution in 2015. Of these, more than half were children. Thousands died along the way. The Syrian civil war as well as armed conflicts in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and the Central African Republic contributed to the continuing exodus of people into Europe and North America. [This book helps readers] learn more about these modern mass exoduses, what is fueling them in the 21st century, how nations are addressing the crises, how refugees contribute to and strain communities, and what kinds of solutions could help"--Provided by publisher.

"Artificial intelligence promises to make our lives easier and better. Learn about the accelerated pace of technology as things that were once science fiction become science fact"--.

Behind the glory, medals, money, and fame of big-time sports lies a complex web of controversy and deceit. Doping - the use of banned performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) to gain a competitive athletic edge - is common in many sports. While doping can improve performance, it poses huge risks for athletes' health and careers.

As climate change transforms this "icebound frontier into a land of opportunity," the Arctic has become "the scene of an ever-growing power struggle.".

"Between standardized tests, extra-curricular activities, pressure from parents, and the strain of getting into college, school is more stressful than ever. Relieve some of that stress by learning techniques to deal with the mounting pressure felt by students every day"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at political parties, focusing on how they work, choosing the candidates, and on the campaign trail.

Traces the life of the wife of the first president of the United States, from her childhood in Virginia through her marriage to George Washington to her role in the American Revolution and the early years of the new country's history.

This book is a biography of Coretta Scott King, who established the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change and who lobbied to make Dr. King's birthday a national holiday.