White, Katherine

Provides an introduction to the Wayans family of actors and comedians, profiling each of the brothers, including Keenen, Damon, Shawn, and Marlon, and looking at their collaborations and individual projects.

Provides information about HIV and AIDS, explaining how the virus is contracted, the development of the disease, diagnosis and treatment, and prevention. Includes a glossary and a list of places to contact for help.

Explores how to prepare for and get into the field of oil rig work as a leasehand, rigger, driller, or drilling manager, and looks at the daily life of one who chooses a career as an oil worker.

Discusses what the muscular system is, how it works, and how it may be affected by various injuries and diseases.

Teaches teenagers about dating violence, discussing what it is, how it can be identified, and what to do about it.

Examines the life and career of Elton John, discussing his rise to fame and long-lasting popularity as a performer and composer.

Examines the personal life and professional career of Sylvia Earle, who is an oceanographer, marine botanist, ecological activist, aquanaut, and author.

Examines the life and works of nineteenth-century scientist and creator of the periodic table of elements, Dmitry Mendeleyev, and discusses his experiments and theories and his influence upon the world of science.

Discusses the history, symptoms, outbreaks, and prevention of dengue fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes.