Mooney, Carla

Profiles the teen rock band Jonas Brothers, describing how brothers Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas rose to stardom and discussing their family life, religious values, concert tours, personal lives, and acting careers.

Discusses the issues surrounding teen violence including causes, media influence, and suggestions on how to stop the violence. Includes a listing of key people, advocacy groups, and related organizations.

Pilotless Planes or "drones," an important aspect of modern military operations, are used for espionage, warfare, and public safety issues and can reduce injury or death rates for pilots.

Explores the history of Duke University's basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils.

Examines how mental illness research has progressed to its current state as well as the prime focuses of scientific research, including the search for genetic links and the development of treatments.

A history of African American participation in sports.

"Combining hands-on activities with forensic science, kids will have fun learning about the world of forensics, evidence collection, and crime lab analysis"--Back cover.

Explores how shapes can be combined to make objects such as a snowman, a car, and a flower.

Explores the development and creation of Purshade, an SPF 45 spray that can be applied to crops in order to prevent burning and dehydration.

Examines the history of the University of Nebraska football team, and profiles notable players, coaches, and moments. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.