Newton, David E

Examines the world energy crisis, providing background information; discussing related problems, controversies, and solutions; and including data and documents.

Examines the history, legal aspects, equipment, and various philosophies of hunting.

Provides information on a variety of environmental topics, including air and water pollution, Earth Day 1970, green chemistry, the ozone layer, solid waste disposal, and more, with photographs, illustrations, a glossary, a list of resources, and an index.

Presents an overview of stem cell research and its related issues in the U.S., a chronology, a glossary, an annotated bibliography, an annotated directory of organizations and agencies, a guide to further research, diagrams, and a collection of documents.

Contains essays that examine nineteenth-century advances and discoveries in life science, medicine, mathematics, physical science, and technology and invention; featuring a time line and overview for each topic, biographical profiles of important individuals in each discipline, and research and activity ideas for students.

Discusses the life and work of scientist and champion of world peace, Linus Pauling.

Contains entries that provide a variety of information about the chemical elements, arranged alphabetically from Actinium to Francium; and includes three tables of contents, sidebars, a timeline, illustrations, a periodic table, and other reference materials.

Offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating topic of chemistry in a manner and writing level accessible to students at all levels. Covering the first 100 elements as well as the transfermium elements.- (101-112).