Evans, Kimberly Masters

Contains information and statistics on topics related to space exploration, reviewing the history of human attempts to understand outer space, and covering space organizations, the space shuttle program, the International Space Station, robotic missions, Mars, the far planets, and public opinion.

A concise compilation of statistics and information on capital punishment in the United States.

Presents a comprehensive survey of the problems associated with waste management and pollution in America and examines groundwater pollution, hazardous wastes, environmental policies, and ways to reduce the amount of waste through recycling and composting.

Provides information about the environment through essays, charts, and tables, discussing topics such as global warming, acid rain, the depletion and conservation of natural resources, renewable energy, and waste disposal.

Presents a compilation of primary and secondary source materials, including graphs, quotes, articles, and charts, that provide information about gambling in the United States, covering supply and demand, casinos, lotteries, and sports and Internet gambling.

A compilation of facts and statistics from the U.S. government and other sources on animal rights issues in America, covering the history of hunting and domestication, the animal rights debate, wildlife use and protection, farm animals, animals used in research, service, sports, and entertainment, and pets.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics that provide current and historical information about animal rights and discusses the legal and moral issues concerning such areas as medical research, product testing, the use of animals as entertainment, and more.

This book discusses the environment, including an overview of the basic facts and historical background on the condition of the world's environment, up-to-date statistical information on pollutants, relevant laws and court cases, and the steps that have been taken to protect Earth's environment.

Using data from various branches of the U.S. government and from major independent polling organizations, this book discusses the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, the increased security measures at airports, the enactment of the Patriot Act of 2001, and much more.