Corona Brezina

Surveys the current knowledge about extrasolar planets and speculates about which of these worlds might harbor life. Researching exoplanets is a thrilling new frontier in science. There are periodically fresh stories in the media about exoplanets and the possibility of life existing outside Earth's solar system. Readers learn about scientists' speculations on faraway alien life. Profiles of fascinating exoplanets are examined, as are the technical...

This book discusses stimulant abuse and explains that stimulants (uppers), which are highly addictive, produce feelings of euphoria and energy but also cause depression, delusions, and psychosis. Treatment programs must meet the addict's needs.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount the history of the industrial revolution in the United States, as society changed from reliance on agriculture and trade to modern manufacture.

Primary source documents breakdown the events that led to the Sojourner Truth's speech that stands as an inspiration for justice and equal rights today.