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The United States has not been nearly as effective at the United Nations as it can or should be. To address this concern, the Council on Foreign Relations and Freedom House cosponsored an Independent Task Force to assess the U.S.-UN relationship and to suggest a new strategy for improving the effectiveness and reputation of the United States at the UN.

Describes how sound is produced, transmitted, and received as well as how it is measured and recorded.

"Describes the science behind the sport of baseball, including offense, defense, stadiums, and individual players who have mastered the sport"--Provided by publisher.

"Planet Earth is warming, causing climates to change. In [this book], learn how climate change is causing higher water temperatures, chemical changes to the oceans, and sea level rise." -- Back cover.

How can a car accelerate yet stay at the same speed? What force enables airplanes to fly? Why is it almost impossible to sink in the Dead Sea? Forces and Motion looks at the forces that operate in the world, from the simple pushes and pulls exerted by our muscles, to the mysterious force of gravity. This book explains how forces such as momentum, friction, and pressure affect our lives, and presents the laws that describe how forces work. The Physical Science in Depth series presents a comprehensive look at physical science topics. Through an accessible writing style, the individual titles provide detailed information on the main concepts and theories in each subject area and include photographs and diagrams to enhance students' understanding. Book jacket. Expert Reader: Ann Fullick is a science specialist and an experienced writer of books for young people. Book jacket.

Students are presented with charts, tables and diagrams to solve the same types of problems that demolition engineers face every day. Includes challenge questions and answers. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.

Breaktaking images and packed full of amazing facts, these six books provide an amazing way to learn. Readers use real life data to solve problems, while playing the part of a science expert.