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American Literature from 1600 Through the 1850s
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 476

American Literature from 1600 Through the 1850s

Traces the progress of the written word as America was evolving as a nation.

American Literature from 1945 Through Today
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 474

American Literature from 1945 Through Today

Explores the works and writers from post World War II America to today, including Stephen Crane, Arthur Miller, and Allen Ginsberg.

American Literature from the 1850s to 1945
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 500

American Literature from the 1850s to 1945

Explores the works, writers, and movements that shaped the American literary canon from the end of the nineteenth century through the first half of the twentith.

The Politics of Saving the Environment
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 104

The Politics of Saving the Environment

Even as environmental consciousness and “green” habits become increasingly embedded with numerous individuals, many of the planet’s natural resources and species remain in danger. On a global scale, effectively protecting the environment requires top-down solutions from political and economic structures and the incorporation of environmentalist initiatives into legislative and legal action. This intuitive volume examines the emergence of the environmental movement and the basic principles of environmental law. It also takes a close look at the causes of and governmental responses to species endangerment. Maps, annotated illustrations, and sidebars support the riveting narrative.

The Inner Planets
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 98

The Inner Planets

Despite their proximity to Earth, much remains to be learned about the origins and conditions of Mercury, Venus, and Mars. The three smallest planets in our solar system and the three closest to the Sun—Mercury, Venus, and Mars—differ greatly from each other and from the place we call home. This far-reaching volume travels to each of the inner planets in turn and details the physical characteristics as well as the exploration efforts made in order to learn more about our closest planetary neighbors.

A Closer Look at Bacteria, Algae, and Protozoa
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 180

A Closer Look at Bacteria, Algae, and Protozoa

Introduces the microorganisms; discusses the physical characteristics, life cycle, and uses for bacteria; and describes the different types of algae.

A Closer Look at Biology, Microbiology, and the Cell
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 98

A Closer Look at Biology, Microbiology, and the Cell

Provides an overview of biology, describing the specializations some scientists study, and discusses the cell and the history of cell theory.

The Sun, Stars, and Galaxies
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 98

The Sun, Stars, and Galaxies

Most avid sky gazers wait until nightfall to catch a glimpse of the stars that are scattered across the heavens. The fact of the matter is that one needs only to feel the Sun’s rays in order to experience the presence of a star. The Sun is an ordinary star, a ball of hot gas much like millions of others in the universe, but as the center of the solar system, it is critical to the survival of all life forms on Earth. This comprehensive volume examines the nature of the Sun and details the properties and types of various stars, as well as the greater galaxies of which they are a part.

Biographies of the New World Power More
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 159

Biographies of the New World Power More

Following the end of the American Civil War, the country’s landscape transformed dramatically as it experienced economic growth, saw the emergence of various progressive social movements, and engaged as never before in international affairs. The drivers of these changes included presidents, political and business leaders, social activists, inventors, writers, and artists. This engaging volume examines the lives of many of the noteworthy individuals of the time—including Andrew Carnegie, Susan B. Anthony, and Theodore Roosevelt—and the lasting influence they have had over time.

A Closer Look at Plant Classifications, Parts, and Uses
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 90

A Closer Look at Plant Classifications, Parts, and Uses

For many of us, plants herald the change of seasons, represent the promise of nourishment, or serve as stunning visual reminders of Earth’s natural beauty. As vital components of nearly every ecosystem on the planet, plants play a fundamental ecological role in the lives of most organisms for their utility in food and clothing production, fuel, shelter, and a host of other activities. Complete with images and diagrams depicting the parts and growth stages of plants, this volume clarifies what defines a plant and introduces readers to the structures of various plants as well as their complex roles within our environment.