Belval, Brian

Presents an overview of the history of the lost colony of Roanoke, in simple text with illustrations, describing the arrival of the English in the new world.

This book presents the history of Olympic track and field events from 1896 to 2004 and highlights some famous athletes in these events.

Explains the properties of silver, discusses its history and uses, and looks at its relationship to other elements in the periodic table.

Explains the properties of gold, discusses the history of gold and its uses, and looks at the relationship of gold to other elements in the periodic table.

A collection of essays that focus on embryonic stem cell research and the controversy surrounding it by a diverse group of researches, politicians, and religious figures.

The Carbon elements consist of carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead. This book illustrates the properties of each and how they are used in daily life, including in electronics, automotive parts, and medicine.