A portrait of wool that describes its physical makeup; producers; ancient, medieval, and New World history; production, from sheep to finished cloth; and products and discusses its future.
Describes tea plants, the chemicals in tea leaves, the spread of tea around the world after Europeans traveled to China, tea culture, and tea growing, harvesting, and processing.
Introduces students to geothermal energy, explaining how it is created, why it is a better alternative than fossil fuels, how it can be harnessed, and what the potential benefits are.
An introduction to silk, a luxury fabric, explaining where it is produced and how it is made, looking at the lives of silkworms, and discussing the ancient tradition of silk in China, as well as its use in Europe and the United States.
Looks at what researchers have learned about the causes and consequences of ocean storms, tracing the history of storm forecasting, discussing the environmental impact of ocean storms on land, and offering advice on how to stay safe in an ocean storm.
An introduction to Chinese New Year featuring many color photos. Describes beliefs about Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated with foods and festivals.
Chronicles the history, culture, natural resources, people, and terrain of Nunavut, Canada, which was created on April 1, 1999 and is home to more than 31,000 people.
