Johanson, Paula

"From drones capturing unique angles of plays for enhanced analysis to swimsuit material helping swimmers go faster, technological innovations are transforming the way sports are played as well as watched. Supercharged Sports examines these ... advances in technology and also explores what's coming next in the world of sport science, such as health-monitoring systems sewn into the fabric of uniforms and even more immersive virtual reality experiences"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for young readers about lightning and thunder"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how convenient fast foods such as hamburgers and french fries are overprocessed and contain little to no nutritional value, and suggests alternate food choices.

Introduces the reader to fifteen world poets from throughout history, including Sin-leqi-unninni, Homer, Rumi, Dante, Basho?, Tagore, Ahkmatova, Neruda, Walcott, and others; and providing biographical information on each poet, along with several analyzed poems.

Explores love-themed poetry, including famous American and European poets and their poems, as well as literary criticism, poetic technique, explication, and prompts for further study.

A collection of essays presenting varying perspectives on the issue of online filter bubbles.

Examines early British poetry from the seventh to the nineteenth century, including short biographies of poets like William Shakespeare and John Donne; along with examples of poems, poetic techniques, and explication.

Readers will learn how archaeologists use evidence to piece together what life was like during the Upper Paleolithic Era.

Introduces young readers to a variety of products made from nonrenewable resources and their effects on the local ecology.

A collection of articles that addresses issues related to student loans and the cost of college.