Blashfield, Jean F

Describes how an oil spill occurs; the damaging effects of recent spills on the sea, land, and wildlife; and the difficult process of cleaning up after a spill.

Describes the various weapons developed and used during the Civil War, such as longarms, handguns, swords, cannons, naval weapons, and mines, and explores that era as the beginning of modern weaponry.

Describes the gradual warming of the planet, its causes and effects, and ways in which it can be combatted.

A tour of Italy, discussing the country's nature, history, government, economy, culture, and more.

Presents facts, maps, and photographs of Germany.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of England.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of the sixth most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and use of nitrogen in such products as explosives and fertilizers.

Presents the basic concepts of carbon, one of the most important chemical elements found in all living things.

Discusses Antarctica including the animals that live there, the scientists who work there, and the problems with its environment.