Edward Willett

Introduces readers to the political career of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Germany and the office of its current leader.

In the 1960s, Andy Warhol became the most famous creator of "pop art, " which transformed mass-produced items of popular culture into works of fine art. From Campbell's Soup cans to photographs of Marilyn Monroe, Warhol was willing to use anything and everything from the mass media in his work, and by so doing, expanded the range of subject matter available to artists. His avant-garde films, artistic usage of American icons, and unconventional social...

Read about the short life of a rock music legend.

Examines the personal life and literary career of the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Examines fires and wildfires, fire prevention and preparedness, escaping a fire and what to do after a fire.

An introduction to the study of different aspects of the solar system and outer space.

Explains the phenomena that classical physics could not explain but quantum physics could, the photoelectric effect and line spectra.

"Fresh from their adventures in a world inspired by Jules Verne, Shawna Keys and Karl Yatsar find themselves in a world that mirrors much darker tales. Beneath a full moon that hangs motionless in the sky, they're forced to flee terrifying creatures that can only be vampires...only to run straight into a pack of werewolves. As the lycanthropes and undead battle, Karl is spirited away to the castle of the vampire queen. Meanwhile, Shawna finds short-lived...

What is space? Why is space exploration important? How have people gone into space? Find the answers to these questions and more in this book!