Eagen, Rachel

An estimated 70 million feral cats live in the United States alone: decimating bird populations and threatening public health. This informative book investigates the growing populations of "obligates": abandoned pets, now wild and producing feral offspring, and introduced animals that live in urban and urban fringe areas. An examination reveals the impact these animals are having on resources, space, and native species. Additional content focuses on the charities and organizations that help care for and limit the numbers of feral animals.

Discusses how chemistry-related inventions have both helped and harmed our environment.

Introduces the science of chemistry and the scientific method, shows how chemistry is used in developing health and beauty products, and suggests related experiments.

An introduction to the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, or NASCAR, an association of stock car racing teams, their owners, and officials, reviewing the history of auto racing, discussing the origins of NASCAR, how race cars are built, racing divisions, the elements of a race, tracks, and safety, and profiling several star drivers.

Presents an illustrated history of motorcycles that also examines their use during both world wars and their popularity.

Chronicles the life and adventures of fifteenth-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, and describes his voyages with Columbus and colonization of Puerto Rico, exploration of Florida, the Calusa encounters, and the legacy he left behind.

A discussion of suicide, explaining what it is, looking at some of the reasons people consider suicide, identifying warning signs, encouraging young people to seek help from a trusted adult, and including coping strategies.

"Explores the concept of saving and its importance. The benefits of financial discipline are presented through accessible examples and motivating scenarios, which encourage young readers to consider how they can practice saving in their own lives."--Publisher.

"This title explores the role of money in the lives of people around the world, including its necessity for meeting basic needs, as well as the importance for charity. Through authentic examples and engaging scenarios, young readers will learn that money, when used wisely, can be an instrument of good in the world."--Publisher.

"The concept of how money is earned and the nature of goods and services are examined in this title. Several real-world examples and motivating scenarios help young readers better understand the role of work, the concept of earning a salary or wage, and the roles of producers and consumers."--Publisher.