Harmon, Daniel E

"Carbohydrates are the body's primary energy providers. Written for young children, this book discusses the main forms of carbs, how they are created, and why they are important. It explains the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates and between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. It details how carbs are broken down in the digestive system into units small enough to be distributed through the bloodstream, absorbed by cells, and converted into energy. Other subjects investigated are carb 'loading,' major and minor health problems caused by carbs, and the importance of managing the consumption of different types of carbohydrates"--Provided by the publisher.

This book lays out what qualifications and training are necessary to get a job roofing and flooring.

An introduction to employment for teenagers that discusses basic requirements, earning, full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions, taxes, and other related topics.

An introduction to employment for teenagers that discusses basic requirements, earning, full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions, taxes, and other related topics.

Offers advice on how to have a successful career in mental health services, discussing educational requirements and explaining what the jobs entail.

Careers described in this practical guide include psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health counselor, social worker, counselor in behavioral disorders, rehabilitation counselor, psychiatric technician, and aide, among related vocations.

Presents a biography of Amelia Earhart, the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

This book provides tips for starting your own band, including the importance of band mates being willing to compromise and work together, how to choose a band name, how to use editing software, and more.

This book examines the many new methods of data collection, the rationale behind developing them, the pros and cons of developing these new technologies, and the difficulties of restricting the use of these technologies before laws can be passed to protect citizens from abuses.

"Since ancient times, people have envisioned the possibility of space travel. Spaceflight finally became a reality after many centuries of scientific study on two fronts: astronomy and flight. Theories about the solar system were proposed, tested, and revised. Instruments for examining the night skies were invented and improved. Flight was accomplished as a result of countless experiments, some of them deadly. This resource traces space exploration, one of the most exciting pursuits in history, from the legend of Icarus to the reality of Sputnik.".