Baxter, Roberta

Presents a children's study that examines chemical reactions and provides information on the kinds of reactions, life reactions, and exotic reactions.

Provides an overview of the life and work of English chemist and physicist John Dalton, focusing on his contributions to the development of atomic theory.

An illustrated introduction to the American Civil War that focuses on Southern home front issues, discussing why it started and who was in charge of the Southern armies; describing what life was like on a plantation, as a slave, or in a Southern city; and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.

Introduces readers to life in a Northern city during the Civil War, with information about why the Civil War was fought, how it ended, prominent leaders, and the effects of war on everyday life.

Provides an account of the events surrounding the explosion of the "Challenger" space shuttle, discussing the cause of the disaster, and explaining the reasons why so many lives were lost.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of seventeenth-century English scientist Robert Boyle.