Follows the story of a bald eagle that was found in a roadside ditch with a bullet wound through surgery, recovery, and release from the Gabbert Raptor Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Examines how modern technology is used to create artificial pregnancies and explores the social and cultural issues surrounding this issue. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Two tiger cub brothers are taken from the jungle to ancient Rome, where one becomes the pampered pet of Caesar's daughter and the other becomes a man-eating entertainment act at the Colosseum.
Discusses the treaties and battles between Native Americans and settlers of European descent during the early years of the United States, as well as the government's effort to end the violence by creating reservations.
Looks at the problem of alcohol abuse--its effect on families, the role of the media in glamorizing alcohol, and available treatment methods for alcoholics.