Strom, Laura Layton

Explores the history, social life, customs, and geography of New Orleans and discusses Hurricane Katrina. Includes a glossary and an index.

Teaches comprehension strategies and vocabulary through a study of alcohol and drug addiction, the problems associated with addiction, and breaking the habit.

Describes a number of animals that are either extinct or in danger of extinction due to illegal hunting and other human activities.

Traces the history of robots, looks at how they are created and the different types of work they do, and discusses the opportunities for robots in the future. Includes related facts and photographs, as well as a glossary.

Examines some of the treasures of ancient Egypt including the tombs of the pharaohs, pyramids and the Valley of the Kings, mummies, hieroglyphs, and the structure of Egyptian society.

The fictional journal of a medieval doctor provides insights into how various injuries and diseases were treated in the Middle Ages. Considers the question of whether children should have to be vaccinated before starting school.

Reports on what scientists have learned through the study of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including mummies, dung beetles, and the pyramids, and considers the question of whether artifacts removed from the country in the 1800s and early 1900s should be returned.

Provides an introduction to the periodic table of elements through the story of Ms. Solution and her science class. Includes interesting facts, photographs, and experiments.