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Genetics

from DNA to designer dogs
An objective exploration of genetics that provides information on the Human Genome Project, stem cell research, National Geographic's Genographic Project, and other related topics.
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Extreme weather

science tackles global warming and climate change
Describes how scientists use technology to forecast extreme weather, such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards, which can be caused by global warming and climate change.
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Ancient Africa

archaeology unlocks the secrets of Africa's past
Explores the history and culture of ancient Africa; and examines major archaeological sites, including Blombos Cave, Piankhy's tomb, Great Zimbabwe, Tassili-n-Ajer, and Jenne-jeno, and artifacts.
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National Geographic investigates ancient Inca

archaeology unlocks the secrets of the Inca's past
2007
Discusses important archeological finds from the Andes region of South America and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to the ancient civilization of the Incas.

Ancient Aztec

archaeology unlocks the secrets of Mexico's past
2007
Explores the history and culture of the Aztec; and examines archaeological sites, such as the Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Yautepec, and Cuexcomate, and artifacts.

Future tech

from personal robots to motorized monocycles
2009
Explores technologies that scientists in the early twenty-first century are developing that can affect various aspects of life, such as smart houses, humanoid robots, and cars that drive themselves.

Animals on the edge

science races to save species threatened with extinction
2008
Examines a variety of threats to animals in the wild, encouraging young readers to learn more about each species and take hand in preservation of all creatures, and provides an update on efforts to save endangered species in the twenty-first century.

Outbreak

science seeks safeguards for global health
2008
Explores how scientists are studying serious threats to public health, such as avian flu, SARS, ebola, and AIDS, in the hopes of stopping the spread of deadly diseases.

The human brain

inside your body's control room
2009
Introduces children to the top researchers in the field of neurobiology and explores the human brain's amazing capabilities.

Ancient Pueblo

archaeology unlocks the secrets of America's past
2007
Explores the history and culture of the ancient Pueblo civilization in the American Southwest, examining cave dwellings, wall paintings, and artifacts.

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