Bow, James

Provides information on the U.S. Navy SEALs, including their training, missions, and equipment; and offers an in-depth look at the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.

Discusses the events of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.

Examines the history, design, and performance of Lamborghini automobiles, and includes photographs and technical specifications.

An exploration of tundra ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from lichens and caribou to arctic wolves and ermines.

Explains the scientific principles that come into play in a baseball game and how science has been used to improve player performance.

Explores the history of hydro and wave energy, discussing the scientific concepts behind it, how it could serve to replace fossil fuels, and how it may be used in the future.

Describes the many types of vehicles used to explore space.

"Should athletes who used performance-enhancing drugs be stripped of their medals? Can video games help build important skills? Every day, we hear arguments about issues in sports and entertainment in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues"--Provided by publisher.

"Geologists study earthquakes and volcanoes and are fascinated by the power of Earth's processes. They want to understand why the earth shifts and erupts, and figure out how to better predict and plan for these hazards. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by geologists searching for answers"--Provided by publisher.

"Are science and math subjects more important than arts subjects? Should students be required to complete homework during their personal time? Every day, we hear arguments about education issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three . . . education-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues"--Provided by publisher.