Thomas, Isabel

Looks at the life of French physicist and chemist Marie Curie.

"[Presents the story of Anne Frank's] extraordinary life and . . . the diary that would change the world"--Back cover.

An introduction to the life of Nelson Mandela, a civil rights activist who opposed apartheid in South Africa, and became the country's president in 1994.

"Squeak the Mouse reveals how readers should go about choosing pet rats or mice, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet rat or mouse feel at home, and how to properly care for pet rats or mice, including feeding, exercising, and keeping cages clean"--Provided by publisher.

"Henrietta the Chicken reveals how readers should go about choosing chickens, what supplies they will need, how to make a new chicken feel at home, and how to properly care for chickens, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a chicken coop clean"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a comparative overview of sharks and killer whales, describing each animal's physical characteristics and behavior and speculating about which would win in a fight.

Describes what stem cells are, where they come from, what doctors and scientists hope to do with them, and the controversy surrounding their use.

Explains what cloning is, how it may be used, and discussing the concerns and controversy surrounding the science.

"A newly-emerged peppered moth blends in with other speckled-winged moths on lichen-covered branches, but over time the moths with black wings increase as trees are blackened by soot from man-made machines"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief study of submarines, what they look like, what they do, and how they can submerge.