Chris Hayhurst Knihy

Discusses the pros and cons of using hydrogen power to help fight air pollution and meet our growing demand for electricity.

If you had asked Bill Russell about playing in the NBA when he was a child, he might well have responded that it would not be possible for him to play because of his race. Now, after years of professional competition, he has more championship rings than he can wear simultaneously. Bill Russell is the only player to have single-handedly changed the sport of basketball forever, and this is his story.

Cutting-Edge Technology Allows Us to Look at the Body in a Unique New Way

Provides a brief history of cholera, along with how it is treated and prevented.

Explores how to prepare for and get into the field of scientific research specializing in the Arctic, and looks at the daily life of those who choose to work in this harsh environment.

Examines the world of exceptionally long running races and the athletes who run them.

A discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the human brain and spinal cord, the structure of the nervous system, and how we think, feel, and move.

Profiles the characteristics of and qualifications needed for twelve jobs that involve working with animals.

Twenty Attention-Grabbing Career Titles Guaranteed to Get Your Middle Schoolers Thinking About Their Future This compelling new series for the middle school reader is designed to appeal to the thrill seeker in all of us. Each book includes information about a different extreme career, with a focus on safety and training. Readers will learn what it takes to get into these professions and what to expect when embarking on one. These volumes also provide information on the exciting aspects of these extreme careers and highlight the possible dangers and risks involved. Colorful photographs and informative sidebars help to make these books an invaluable resource for those young readers looking for a thrilling and fun-filled profession.