juvenile literature

Surveys the world of race cars, from their early years to the cars and races of today.

Combines geography, history, economics, and political science with an environmental outlook to provide insights into the development of mankind and how that progress has affected the planet.

Briefly traces the history of wildfire before going on to discuss types, when and where they start, their behavior, ecological effects, fighting and preventing them.

Introduces the different culinary regions of Thailand through recipes adapted for young chefs and discusses the basics of food handling and kitchen safety.

Describes the causes of acid rain, its harmful effects, and efforts being made to solve this environmental problem.

Describes Spain's efforts to colonize and spread Christianity in the New World in the eighteenth century by building twenty-one missions along the coastal areas of what is now the state of California.

Provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to one of the most fascinating cultures of the ancient world. Each title focuses on specific aspects of life in ancient Greece, and offers vivid close-ups of its art and architecture, history, literature, government, religion and mythology, warfare, and more.

Examines the causes and effects of acid rain and discusses what can be done to prevent it.

Text and photographs depict the characteristics and behavior of this imposing horse from Friesland, Holland.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitat of frogs that live in the rain forest.