Gifford, Clive

Talks to gang members, providing an inside look at the reasons young people join gangs, violent crime committed by gang members, whether gangs can be stopped, and the difficulties of leaving a gang.

Examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of food preparation and technology and discusses topics such as genetically modified food, regulations on the food industry, and how food technology has benefited America.

Examines the controversy surrounding the issue of euthanasia and presents stories from those who have campaigned for and against assisted suicide.

Introduces a wide variety of machines and how they work, from the screwdriver to the space shuttle and the lever to the laser. Includes activities.

An introduction to track and field in the Olympics, featuring photographs and descriptions of specific events and information on rules and technique.

An introduction to a variety of swimming and diving sports in the summer Olympics, including lap races, open water races, diving, and synchronized swimming. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport.

Discusses the history of the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women's World Cup, each of which is held every four years, and covers hosts, stadiums, players, coaches, and winning teams.

Details a brief history of martial arts and concise biographies of legendary fighters such as Gichin Funakoshi, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Hadi Saei, and others. Includes a time line and vocabulary words.

Encourages the reader to solve historic and geographic puzzles by finding specific locations using Google Earth coordinates and then searching for clues to ultimately discover the final location.

Presents an illustrated guide to the world of real secret agents and top-secret organizations, covering spies, moles, double agents, disguise experts, and others involved in espionage, comparing the real world to fictional agents and the tools and tricks of the trade, from codes to dead drops, electronic equipment, and more.