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.
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.
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.
archaeology unlocks the secrets of the Inca's past
Gruber, Beth
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.
Explores the history and culture of the Aztec; and examines archaeological sites, such as the Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Yautepec, and Cuexcomate, and artifacts.
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.
science races to save species threatened with extinction
Pobst, Sandy
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.
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.
Explores the history and culture of the ancient Pueblo civilization in the American Southwest, examining cave dwellings, wall paintings, and artifacts.