Oumuamua is a space rock that formed around another star. Of the 10,000 space objects that have hurled past our Sun, this rock provides some proof that there are planets similar to Earth… More →

Grab your pom-poms and a megaphone! We're about to learn why cheerleading ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. More →

Chemical engineers are involved in developing things we use daily including cleaning supplies, fuels, and medicines. This book gives readers insight into this fascinating profession,… More →

Chemistry has had a hand in almost every product used in your home, from the non-stick frying pan you use to make pancakes to your new purple t-shirt. Chemistry Around the House introduces… More →

Chemists study matter. The medicines we use, the chair you are sitting on, and the vehicles we drive are products that chemists helped produce. This compelling new book examines the many… More →

A potential cure for ulcers turns into the sweetener aspartame. A lab error leads to the discovery of synthetic rubber. Were these the results of careful research or sheer "chemtastrophe?"… More →

This celebration of the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the revered "Original Six" NHL teams, provides a detailed history from their beginnings in 1926 through their six Stanley Cup wins, as well… More →

This accessible and informative book examines the highly-charged issues of child maltreatment, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect. Sensitively written by a child… More →

Children in conflict zones experience life-threatening situations and witness violence. They are killed or injured; some are forced to fight; many are orphaned. This important series helps… More →

This book shines a light on the disturbing practice of recruiting children into conflicts. Around 250,000 child soldiers are participating in conflicts around the world today. Many are… More →