Hamilton, Robert M.

Shares a collection of facts about Mercury including its location in the solar system, rate of orbit, and climate conditions. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Provides a fact-filled narrative about the American Revolution, focusing on the foods people ate and how they prepared their meals. Contains recipes.

Introduces the causes and effects of climate change and global warming, as well as why the reader should care about this issue.

Provides an overview of the experience of going on a boat.

Offers examples of different types of trains and explains why people enjoy traveling on them.

Presents arguments on both sides of the debate over universal health care and whether or not it's a good idea for society.

Readers discover different approaches to the concept of a free college education through fact-filled main text supplemented with full-color photographs that allows them to develop their own informed opinion on this issue, which could impact their future.

Climate change, when presented in an accessible way, readers are able to gain a deeper understanding of the causes and effects of climate change, as well as why they should care about this issue.

Learn about the features that make Mercury unique.

"When schools need to cut their budgets, music and art classes are often some of the first things to go. Why do some people feel these classes are unnecessary? Why do others feel they're essential? These two questions are at the heart of what readers will find as they explore this . . . education debate"--Provided by publisher.