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Rumors had circulated for years that the Love Canal community near Niagara Falls, New York, was contaminated by toxic chemicals.

Many amazing women have contributed invaluable inventions to the world. Their accomplishments include everything from chemicals and medicines to cosmetics and computer languages. However, they had to struggle for the same opportunities that men were given, including education and patents. Author Jennifer Reed explores the lives and inventions of Mary Walton, Madame C. J. Walker, Grace Hopper, Elizabeth Hazen, Rachel Fuller Brown, Patsy Sherman, Barbara McClintock, and Ellen Ochoa.

Learn about Cape Hatteras National Seashore's history and varied attractions, as well as it's resident wildlife.

The brave sailors of the U.S. Navy patrol the seas to protect their country. Navigators, undersea divers, submarine mechanics, and many others work together. They get help from high-tech vehicles like Virginia-class submarines and weapons such as torpedoes and guns. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Navy, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

Explains what the United States Marine Corps is and how it works to protect and defend our country.

This book is about my life when I was an a exotic dancer. I used to dance for about 6 years. I have told my readers my experiences about exotic dancing and gave advice about it along with other topics. My opinion, this is a great book.

Suddenly, the whole world seems to shake as a force unlike any other topples buildings, raises the ocean, and splits the ground: an earthquake. Destructive to both property and life, earthquakes have been studied by scientists for thousands of years to find better ways to survive them. In Earthquakes: Disaster & Survival, Jennifer Reed explains the causes behind these tragedies, tells the unbelievable stories of survivors and rescuers, and shares how one can be prepared for this awesome force of nature. Book jacket.

Do you love solving problems with mathematics? So did groundbreaking computer programmer Jean Bartik. She turned her passion for math into a successful career in what was then a brand-new field. During World War II, women took on more technology jobs as men joined the armed forces. Bartik started her career doing mathematical calculations for top-secret weapons systems projects. After the war, a new machine took over these calculations. It was the first all-electronic computer, and Bartik helped build and program it. But how did Bartik's interest in mathematics take her to the forefront of cutting-edge technology? Find out how she went from gifted student to software pioneer.

Examines this wonderful writer and explores her many facets.

The 24-page book, Time for a Trim, introduces early learners to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and social skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.