Tác giả: Sara L. Latta

Do you like the cold? Do you like solving mysteries and discovering answers? Are you interested in Earth’s history? Then a career as an polar scientist might be for you! Through case studies and inte …

If a trip to an active volcano is your idea of a dream adventure, then perhaps a career in volcanology is for you! Through case studies, photographs, interviews, and facts, you’ll discover what it me …

Bones are a powerful tool for forensic anthropologists. They can indicate age and gender, and a set of teeth or a fragment of bone can even show when a person died, as well as how long the body has b …

Earth is a dynamic planet full of fascinating cycles and physical features. This engaging series presents accessible science-based experiments ready for use in the classroom or at home. Learn how our …

Explore the amazing science behind constellations. …

A perfect biography for young readers, and a very inspiring story. Vivien Thomas worked hard to make a new way to help babies’ hearts. Readers will learn about his life and the surgery he invented, a …

This book is a slam dunk for young readers. They may love to play basketball, but do they know who invented the game? Readers learn about James Naismith’s life and the first basketball game ever play …

Take readers for a spin. Many people have ridden on Ferris Wheels, but who invented the first one? Readers learn about George Ferris’s life and the first Ferris Wheel ever built. They will make their …

This book explains why we have seasons and when winter begins. It also suggests winter activities that people do as well as what animals may do during this season. There is an easy experiment relatin …

This book explains why we have seasons and when the fall season begins. It also suggests some activities that people do in the fall as well as what animals may do during this season. There is an easy …

To a trained forensic scientist, blood spatter at a crime scene tells a clear story about what happened. The DNA in the blood can narrow down a list of suspects, clearing the innocent or helping send …

Credit card scams, identity theft; this is the new age of computer crime. Even though there is no smoking gun, deleted computer evidence can still be detected by expert detectives. These forensic inv …

All bones tell a story, you just have to know how to read them. Forensic anthropologists can tell if found bones are from a human or an animal, are male or female, and how a person lived and died. Re …

Most people love microwave popcorn or a warm snack from the microwave, but before 1975, homes did not have this great device. How did Percy Spencer go from a small town mill worker to the inventor of …

Most people can’t imagine a car without windshield wipers. How would you possibly see during a snow storm or downpour? But there was a time when drivers had to wipe the windshield themselves to clear …

Many young people are tempted to take steroids because they believe they will become better athletes or be more attractive. This book explains why this is a dangerous belief. Author Sara L. Latta dis …

In-depth analysis and comprehensive text delve into the psychology of medical serial killers, such as Dr. Michael Swango and Dr. Harold Shipman, in order to examine their motives, behaviors, and meth …

They build cars and computers and carry heavy boxes throughout warehouses. They even make pizzas. They are quick and accurate, and they can work 24/7 without tiring. They are industrial robots. Engag …

How would you like to have a robot for a teacher? While robots will never replace human teachers, they are helping students learn in and out of the classroom. Informational text, fun facts, and full- …

Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals can help you feel better when you are sick. Robots can too. They check up on patients, help paralyzed people move again, and even perform surgery. Inf …

Mining can be a dirty and dangerous business. Some mines are difficult, if not impossible, for humans to reach. Enter our ever-evolving world of robotics. They help clean up mining disasters, drill i …

This book explains why we have seasons and when summer begins. It also suggests summer activities that people do as well as what animals may do during this season. There is an easy experiment relatin …

This book explains why we have seasons and when the spring season starts. It also suggests some spring activities that people do as well as what animals may do during this season. There is an easy ex …

Through real-life stories, readers learn about the many types of allergies and their effects, including asthma, hay fever, food allergies, latex allergies, and anaphylaxis. They’ll understand how the …

Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals can help you feel better when you are sick. Robots can too. They check up on patients, help paralyzed people move again, and even perform surgery. Inf …

Cybercriminals are criminals in the truest sense of the word. However, their techniques are highly specialized and technical. Their crimes are high-impact and often global, but, simultaneously, they …

Bloodstains provide clues as to how a crime had been committed. When a speck of blood falls on a surface, it leaves a shape and stain. This is called bloodstain evidence. Each individual carries DNA …