Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around steel, the metal that supports many of the world's buildings and structures. It explores the origins of steel, key technological advances, and the ways in which the industry continues to innovate today. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

"What makes fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza taste so great? It's chemistry! In 'The Chemistry of Food,' middle school readers learn the science behind the food they love to eat as they explore the chemistry within the meal, how nutrition works, what creates flavor, and why texture is important. Hands-on, science-minded investigations, links to online resources and media, career connections, and text-to-world questions all create a delicious learning experience."--...

Scientists believe American alligators have been around for nearly 150 million years, but they came close to going extinct. American Alligator explores the alligator's key role in its habitat, how hunting and habitat changes almost led to its extinction, and how efforts such as egg collection and controlled hunting help to preserve the species.

"This book highlights a wide range of careers in the US Air Force, from pilots to aircraft maintenance workers to weather officers. The title discusses the required training and duties of each career, along with the branch's history and overall mission."--Amazon.com.

Learn about types of crystals, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.

Chronicles the life and career of mathematician and physicist, Isaac Newton and his famous founding work on the laws of motion and the theory of gravity.

This title will inform readers about the Freedom Summer, like where it took place, the organizers, why its purpose was to get African-Americans registered to vote, and more. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Looks at the events surrounding the integration of Central High School in Little Rock in 1957, the nine African-American students who broke the color barrier, and the impact on the civil rights movement.