John Perritano

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have never been more important. Just about every part of our lives is touched by one or more of those fields. In this book, check out many stories from the world of Agriculture, including these breaking headlines: Science: Pond Scum Studies Aid Farmers Technology: Texting to Track African Agriculture Engineering: Urban Rooftops Convert to Fertile Farms Math: Calculating Soil Erosion Saves Lives Find...

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have never been more important. Just about every part of our lives is touched by one or more of those fields. In this book, check out many stories from the world of War and the Military, including these breaking headlines: Science: Psychology Helps Wounded Warriors Technology: Exoskeletons Give Soldiers Strength Engineering: Are Force Fields the Future of Battlefields? Math: See How Math Builds Safer...

Things aren't quite right at Copernicus Middle School when substitute history teacher Mr. Green enters the picture. He knows a little too much about ancient Egypt. Equally puzzling is the new student, Molly Stone, another expert on Egyptian history. Meanwhile, earthquakes and volcanoes are violently shaking the planet. Could these strange events be linked- and possibly to an ancient Egyptian prophecy? Dr. I.N. Stein calls on the Kid Squad to find...

Mad scientist Dr. Alowishus Cobalt is out to destroy the planet. Using his own invention, he has caused a comet to switch paths and head toward Earth! Dr. I.N. Stein and Colonel Bragg call on the members of the Kid Squad - Pi, Athena, Gadget, and Tank, along with their trusty cat D-Day - to save the world from destruction. Will they be able to track down Dr. Cobalt and send the comet back to its original orbit? Or will Earth end up, as Dr. Stein says,...

When the testing of a nuclear-powered invisibility device goes awry, Captain Rudolph Von Dorn transforms into the evil Captain Cyclops. Soon, he and his mutated crew set out on a path of destruction, blowing up islands and seaside towns with their nuclear-powered Destructo Beam. Dr. I.N. Stein and Colonel Bragg call on the Kid Squad - Pi, Athena, Gadget, and Tank - to come to the rescue. With their help, along with Captain Von Dorn's daughter Jenny,...

Rooted in millennia of history but moving to the contemporary beat of globalization, Chinese society is marked both by tradition and rapid change. The urban bustle of cities like Shanghai and Beijing; the Great Wall of China and temples to Confucius; rice balls, ramen, and chopsticks; the Lantern Festival, tai chi, and ping pong-China's new and old worlds are both celebrated in this volume on the country's customs and culture. Covering history and...

It takes a special kind of bravery to face down a live bomb . . . but the people in this book demonstrate that courage every time they go to work. Experts on bomb squads around the world face new dangers every day. Inside, read how they stay ahead of the bombers and how they train their minds and bodies to handle the stress of disarming explosive devices. Adventure, courage, talent . . . and service-they can all be found in the stories of brave men...

Indigenous peoples, British settlers, recent immigrant groups: Australia's past-along with the vast continent it occupies-gives the country its unique character. The astounding beauty of the Great Barrier Reef; the Outback still home to many aborigines; the native instrument called the didgeridoo; world-class cities such as Melbourne and Sydney-these highlights and more are celebrated in this volume on Australia's customs and culture. Covering history...

All kinds of foods, from breads to veggies to your favorite candy bars, have carbohydrates in them. But despite what you may have heard, carbs are not all bad. Athletes certainly know this, which is why they carbo-load before big games. This book explores starches and other carbs, helping you tell the good from the bad.The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often...

Germany is a country of contrasts-rolling hills and university towns next to big cities and the autobahn. Although once split between east and west, Germany is now a united economic force and a cultural magnet for young and old alike. Oktoberfest and bratwurst; Mercedes-Benz and BMW; Bach, Beethoven, and the night life of Berlin-these highlights and more are celebrated in this volume on Germany's customs and culture. Covering history and religion;...