"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we've been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate the astonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day--from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of...

Introduces important women in business history, as well as the history of women's roles in the working world.

"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"--

Describes the symptoms, risk factors, causes, history, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis. The Diseases & Disorders series offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding ailments and their ramifications. Clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes include primary and secondary...

"There are two sides to every story. Debates help society grow, and they are a key part of a democracy. Learn about the debate surrounding homework, which is one of today's most heated issues, and decide what you think"--

"There is a new way to be cool. It's not about flaunting the latest fashion or driving the flashiest car. Just the opposite. The new cool is minimalism, and it's about using less, minimizing harm to the environment, and owning only items that you truly need."--Publisher. The planet is drowning in garbage, and fossil fuels are contributing to climate change. Minimalism is all about using less, minimizing harm to the environment, and owning only items...

"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"--

"What do physics have to do with having fun? Everything! In The Physics of Fun, kids ages 12 to 15 explore the science behind skateboarding, snowboarding, trampolining, singing in a band, and playing video games. From Newton's laws of motion to the behavior of electrons, the science of physics is an integral part of any back yard, video arcade, or home gaming center. Projects include using a skateboard to demonstrate inertia, investigating the transfer...

Presents sixty recipes including cheesy bacon scones, s'mores campfire cupcakes, no-bake mango lime cheesecake, easy homemade bagels, and pepperoni pizza cups.

Takes readers on a backstage tour of working in music, from singers to producers. Spreads highlight the skills and education readers will need, feature career spotlights, and show readers and where the future of the field is headed.