Davis, Barbara J.

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The Teapot Dome Scandal

corruption rocks 1920s America
2008
Examines the events that led to the 1921 government scandal known as the Teapot Dome Scandal whereby Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall instrumented the transfer of naval oil reserves in exchange for large sums of money.

The kids' guide to aliens

2010
Describes aliens and alien encounters, including history and twenty-first century research.

Earth's core and crust

2007
Photographs and illustrations describe the various layers beneath the Earth's surface, the movement of tectonic plates, what causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and how the earth's surface has changed.

Air and weather

2007
Explores the science of air and weather, discussing Earth's atmosphere, influences on weather, weather patterns,climate zones and regions, and climate change. Includes a glossary.

Biomes and ecosystems

2007
Explores the science of biomes and ecosystems, discussing photosynthesis, food chains, plant and animal relationships, natural cycles, and other related topics. Includes glossary.

In the laboratory

2007
An illustrated look at the laboratory techniques used to investigate violent crime, which explores fingerprint analysis, firearms, trace evidence, and DNA and discusses real cases.

Criminal profiling

2007
Examines the techniques used by law enforcement to create and apply criminal profiles in investigations of violent crime, exploring the origins of profiling, methods, motive, modus operandi, and signature, and discusses real cases.

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