Shea, Therese

Presents twenty trivia facts about the United States Constitution.

Examines famous crypts, tombs, and mausoleums, and looks at burial rituals.

From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural resources, and climate, components of the national social studies curriculum standards.

Presents the definition and symptoms of dementia, and explains the many causes, the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care required.

Looks at the depiction of Godzilla in motion pictures, including "Gojira" and "Invasion of Astro-Monster.".

Presents twenty trivia facts about the United States Constitution.

Describes bloodsucking vampire bats, including information about their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, feeding habits, and more.

Introduces young readers to the job of a civil engineer. Also explains how and why some famous engineering structures around the world were built such as the English Channel Tunnel, the Hoover Dam, and the Panama Canal.

Discusses the history of the United States Constitution.