Examines the history of platinum, and discusses its properties, how it is produced, and also describes platinum compounds and their uses; and looks at its relationship to the other elements in the periodic table.
Presents a study of lithium, discussing its properties, where it is found, its relationship to other elements, and how it is used. Includes a glossary and list of resources.
Explains what processed food is and how it is made, discusses some of the health risks associated with eating processed foods, and offers guidelines for making healthy food choices.
Examines HIV and AIDS; discussing what they are, how they are contracted, prevention, getting tested, coping with a positive diagnosis, living with the diseases, and their prevalence around the world.
Contains a brief biography of children's writer Will Hobbs, providing information on his early life, his family, his influences, and how he became a writer. Includes interview and time line.
Presents vocational guidance for readers interested in working with pets and animals, and provides such job ideas as farm hand, veterinarian's assistant, pet-sitter, and animal groomer.
