Building Green Places takes a 'green' look at careers in planning, designing, and building energy-efficient facilities in which to live, work, and play. It also includes the development of… More →
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This important book shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure our planet's future. We… More →
Calvin is in St. Augustine, Florida, house-sitting for his friend. While walking the dog, he notices a little girl watching him. Later that night, she's outside his window, pointing to the… More →
It cost $10 billion to combat the wildfires in California in 2017 that scorched 300,000 acres of land and left 100,000 people displaced. With dry weather and drought bringing more… More →
On January 24, 1848 a man named James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This compelling title explains how Marshall's discovery sparked "gold fever" and lured… More →
Calvin Klein, a boy from the Bronx, took his first clothing line of three dresses and six coats to an appointment at Bonwit Teller, New York's department store for the wealthy. Before long,… More →
This fascinating book describes Canada's coming of age during World War I on the battlefields and at home. When Britain declared war on Germany, it meant that Canada was at war, too. Most… More →
This entertaining, high-interest series looks at strange and little-known facts about things in our world. Eye-catching, full-color photography and illustrations engage even the most… More →
Taxing carbon emissions, which contribute to global warming, is one method governments are using to help decrease or control climate change. This informative title looks at the costs and… More →
From forensic scientists and intelligence agents in the field to cyber action teams and counter-terror workers, this exciting book examines the kinds of work done by people in undercover… More →
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