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 Forensics, including these breaking headlines: Science: Police Call in Anthropologists to ID Bodies Technology: Cracking the Xbox Code to Find Bad Guys Engineering: Crime ReconstructionEngineer Style! Math: Computer Algorithms Track Down...

Provides information on the world of agriculture, including the use of drones on farms, getting energy from plants, rooftop gardens, and more.

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...

Discusses undercover police officers, describing what they do, what it takes to be an officer, and what equipment they use.

Sometimes it seems that the sports pages are filled with the stories of superstar athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs. But in fact, most users of these substances are just regular folks trying to improve their workouts or lift more weights at the gym. Unfortunately, these drugs are serious business and can be extremely dangerous. This book looks at the types of performance-enhancing drugs that exist and the problems that follow their use...

Explores the history and religion, family and friends, school and work, arts and leisure, and architecture and the built environment of South Africa.

Learn about Austria's land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, tourism, industry, history, and more.

Fish on! Thats the exciting call of a person who has lured a fish onto their line. Then the battle begins to land the wriggling animal! Fishing has been a part of peoples lives for thousands of years. Today, its a fun sport that many families enjoy together, whether on a river or a lake or in the ocean. Inside, learn about the different types of fishing you can do, the gear you need to succeed, and tips on how the "land the big one!" Put down the...

Piracy on the high seas is not just from storybooks-it's a problem in the 21st century. When an American ship was captured by pirates from Somalia, the US called in one of its most elite units: SEAL Team Six. Trained to operate in any environment, the SEALs swarmed to the area . . . made a plan . . . and hit the target! Inside, read the blow-by-blow actions and meet the brave captain and crew that held out until the SEALs took over. Sometimes a job...

"Nine high school students in Little Rock, Arkansas were at the heart of the battle to integrate schools in the late 1950s. Many places in the south were slow to change, but things got especially heated in Little Rock, Arkansas. Engage your most struggling readers in grades 4-7 with Red Rhino Nonfiction! This new series features high-interest topics in every content area. Visually appealing full-color photographs and illustrations, fun facts, and...