Payment, Simone

Readers will learn about the blue whale, their habitat, their appearance, and the lives they lead. They will also discover how human behaviors and environmental change can put these animals at risk, as well as ways people can protect them.

"This ... book offers everything young readers need to know to begin their study of the Red Planet. They will learn about the fundamental aspects of the Mars, including its size, mass, surface features, interior, orbit, and spin. Further, they will learn about the history of the missions to Mars, including the Viking spacecraft and the Curiosity and MAVEN rovers. Finally, readers will learn about why scientists think there's a chance that Mars is, or was, suitable for life."--Amazon.com.

"This ... book takes a close look at Venus and shows young people just how different our neighboring planet is from our own. Known as the hottest planet, Venus is an example of the greenhouse effect to the extreme. Young readers will take a tour beneath the sulfur dioxide clouds and see the planet's surface up close with images taken by the Magellan and the Venus Express missions"--Amazon.com.

Describes the basics of computers and programming and explains the advantages and history of the programming language called Python.

Identifies career options in the restaurant industry, including chefs, bakers, servers, and bartenders, and describes the education and training required for each position.

This book describes emergency plans and health and safety concerns when people experience nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters and discusses disaster relief to these situations.

Describes the lives and covert operations of six women who worked as American spies during World War II.

This book presents information on bass fishing, including bass fishing basics, equipment, safety, and keeping the environment clean.

Presents an introduction to actor Michael J. Fox, focusing on how he uses his celebrity to raise awareness and money to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease, a movement disorder Fox was diagnosed with at the age of thirty.

Provides an introduction to plumbing and offers information on how to have a successful career as a plumber.