Colson, Mary

"This book invites the reader to jump into a selection of poems about action written by people from different places and times; gives the reader the keys needed to unlock poetry; equips the reader to explore the meanings that a poem has, and explains the techniques poets use to create an effect"--Back cover.

AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is the infectious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV attacks the immune system, sometimes with fatal consequences. Though the first reported case was only in 1959, an estimated 40 million people now live with AIDS or HIV.

Find out about the links between supply, demand, working conditions, and the resources that are needed to build just one computer, as well as the environmental impacts from technology purchases.

Presents information on earthquakes and their effect on planet Earth, giving specific examples from around the world.

From binkying to thumping, circling to snacking, find out what wild things rabbits do when no one is around.

Explores the field of genetically modified foods.

Text and photographs look at the behavior of hamsters and what they do when their owners are not around.

Text and photographs look at the behavior of dogs and what they do when their owners are not around.

Follows Otis, a pet cat, who spends time scratching and napping, while his family is not at home.

Examines the science and technology behind GMOs, or genetically modified organisms.