Bowman-Kruhm, Mary

Presents a biography of noted paleoanthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey, and chronicles their research and fieldwork associated with their knowledge of human origin and evolution.

Explains what learning disabilities are and how they are assessed, as well as providing advice for coping with them in school, while having a social life, and in a career.

Examines the causes and effects of prejudice and discrimination and discusses how to confront and cope with them.

Explores a typical day in the work of a third-grade teacher, describing his activities in the classroom, lunchroom, and teachers' meeting.

Describes the job of a newspaper reporter by following his daily activities as he meets with his editor, attends a press conference, does research, and writes his story.

Examines public and private aspects of the life of anthropologist Margaret Mead, discussing her childhood in Pennsylvania, her education, and her work in the South Pacific.

Examines causes of Down syndrome, new developments in medical treatment, and changes in attitudes toward people who have this condition.

Discusses ways for teenagers to budget their money, including how to responsibly use credit cards and checking, spend money conservatively, and save for the future.