Barber, Nicola

Describes the characteristics of waterside homes, the materials used to construct them, and what they look like inside, and discusses how the environment influences what kinds of homes are built in various geographical locations. Includes photographs, a map, glossary, and activity.

Discusses the debate over the death penalty.

Describes the history and state of the Arab-Israeli conflict and discusses the view point from each side.

Contains full-color illustrated photographs and drawings depicting everyday life in the ancient Arab and Islamic world, and describes the dynasties of the Muslim empire, the spread of Islam and Islamic worship, the Ottoman empire, and more.

In question-and-answer format, this encyclopedia explores the many facets of the United States.

Looks at World War I, focusing on the path to war, the Eastern Front, the war at sea, the changing nature of warfare, and more.

Describes causes of fires and floods, disastrous fires and floods in history, warning signs, and the science of prevention.

Describes all kinds of sunken treasures from all over the world, discussing shipwrecks, the salvaging of treasure, and unsolved mysteries.

Looks at how rapid population growth around the world has affected the natural resources and environment of the Earth, discusses the challenges posed by an increasing population in need of food, water, and housing, and examines what is being done to plan for the future.

Discusses the history of genetic engineering and cloning, how genetic engineering is and can be use in medicine, and discusses the debate over the ethics.