Ventura, Marne

Fighter jets are small, fast, jet-powered airplanes. They continue to get better with new technology. Some even have the ability to refuel in the air. Find out more about how these fast moving planes are designed, built, and improved.

"Read this book to learn about working as a zookeeper"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the work done by veterinarians.

". . . introduces readers to the concept of supply and demand using familiar examples, such as shopping and holidays"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces readers to the relationship between government and community, including information about how government works, what taxes are for, and why people vote"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive guide to various attractions within the Walt Disney World theme park, including The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

Introduces the dangers of floods, and discusses how people can avoid and overcome dangerous situations to survive.

"From Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor in the United States, to Tu Youyou, who found a cure for malaria, Ronald McDonald House co-founder Audrey Evans, and Dr. Susan Love, who is working to end breast cancer, this book profiles 12 dedicated women in medicine from around the world. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos, biographical details, and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. An Out of the Shadows section features mini-bios of women in medicine who never got the recognition they deserved"--Provided by the publisher.

"Explores how and why hearing devices were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how and why artificial joints were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.