Dolan, Edward F.

Discusses the uses and misuses of guns in the United States, including the efforts by government agencies to control the use and distribution of firearms.

An introduction to gymnastics describing the basic exercises, equipment, and the 8 competitive events and the more than 100 stunts that can be performed in thesport.

Describes present-day Japan at work, at school, at worship, at home, and at play, emphasizing the nation's recent transformation from a traditional rural society into a modern democracy and industrial power in which many cherished customs of the past still flourish.

Investigates the various forms of child abuse and the sources that may be turned to for help.

Discusses the prominent events and personalities of 1944 in the military campaigns in Europe and in the Pacific.

Discusses service in the U.S. Air Force, including training, educational benefits, and career opportunities.

Discusses service in the U.S. Marine Corps, including training, educational benefits, and career opportunities.

Chronicles America's involvement in World War II, focusing on the year 1945.

Examines the causes of nuclear waste, the threats it poses to human health and the environment, and efforts to regulate its disposal.

Explains how pollutants are ruining the atmosphere and what is being done about them.