New Releases by Heather Hasan

The average American consumes an excessive half-pound (227 grams) of meat per day. To satisfy this huge demand for meat, ten billion animals must be raised and slaughtered each year, according to the Farm Animal Rights Movement. This book will examine the meat consumers eat, delving into various issues including: feedlots, slaughterhouses, processing plants, and the possible harm this system may have on animal welfare, human health, and the environment. Readers also learn about what steps are being taken to make eating meat as safe as possible. Being educated about the meat industry empowers people with the knowledge to make wise choices about their health, and support the local farmers and markets that use sustainable methods for their products. Suggestions for how students can become involved in their school and community in promoting smart farming practices and consumerism are also included.

Wikipedia-the massive, ever-expanding, and entirely free online encyclopedia largely written, edited, and managed by volunteers-has transformed the way people seek information, especially students. It has also been scorned of many teachers and librarians administrators due to its entries' frequent errors and biases. This book seeks to take an even-handed and realistic approach to Wikipedia, acknowledging its serious flaws and shortcomings as a research tool, while also explaining what is valuable about it and how it can be used carefully to gain a grounding of a subject that will then be researched in greater depth and with more reputable sources. The book addresses how users can lodge complaints about a Wikipedia entry, how entries are corrected, and how one goes about writing an entry. Finally, the latest thinking of teachers, librarians, and school administrators regarding Wikipedia will be discussed, as will their suggestions for how best to use the online encyclopedia as a legitimate research tool.

Describes testicular cancer, including diagnosis and treatment, who is at risk for the disease, and the future of scientific research on the cancer.

Describes how to handle such common emergency as minor wounds, animal bites and stings, injuries to muscles, bones, joints, the face, allergic reactions, heat and cold problems, and poisonous plants.

Explains the characteristics of boron elements, where they are found, how they are used by humans, and their relationship to other elements found in the periodic table.

Describes the dangers of using caffeine and nicotine, discussing the various effects they have on the human body and their impact on society.

This book profiles all aspects of skateboarding today and in the future such as skaters, equipment, competitions, and latest tricks.

Thoroughly researched and reviewed by an expert oncologist, this book looks closely at bone cancer, a disease that affects mostly children and adolescents. The author clearly explains the various types of bone cancer before discussing individual bone cancer risk factors, including genetic factors. She then goes into a detailed discussion of diagnosis and treatment of the disease. The final chapter examines improved surgical techniques that have led to fewer amputations as well as the technological advances in prosthetics that have greatly improved the lives of bone cancer survivors.

Around the world, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women. In this clearly written, expert-reviewed volume, readers will learn all about cervical cancer and its main cause, the human papillomavirus (HPV). The book takes a look at individual risk factors as well as how the disease is diagnosed and treated. In addition, there is a detailed discussion of many of the new, advanced modes of detection and treatment that are helping save lives.

This book explores the heavily used element manganese. The author discusses the structure of the manganese atom in clear and simple language, describing in detail the characteristics that give the element its unique qualities. In addition, readers learn why manganese is an essential nutrient in the human diet, as well as how and why the element is used in important industrial processes, especially steelmaking.

Fluorine is a poisonous and corrosive gas and breathing just a tiny bit of fluorine can damage the lungs. But, fluorine’s reactivity makes it a very useful element - it is used in toothpaste and in nonstick surfaces for frying pans, and to refine uranium fuel that is utilized in nuclear power plants. Students learn about fluorine’s phase at room temperature, its place within a very special group, VIIA, called the halogens, on the periodic table, its physical and chemical properties, and about its isotopes and atomic weight.

Explores the element of Aluminum and its uses.

This title explores the second most abundant element in the universe. The reader's interest is captured through photos, anecdotes, interesting facts, helium’s discovery, and the practical role it plays in our lives – from balloons to scuba diving.

Describes the life and ideas of the Greek philosopher whose principles greatly influenced mathematics and physics.

Uses primary source documents to provide an in-depth look into the history of the colony of South Carolina and includes a timeline, glossary, and primary source image list.

Presents the life of the Austrian geneticist, discussing his childhood and education as a monk and scientist, his formulation of the laws of genetics, and the rediscovery of his work thirty-five years after the publication of his observations.

The periodic table of elements can be one of the more intimidating areas of study for young adults. This new series successfully breaks down six of the most common elements on the table by explaining each element in a clear manner. These compelling books approach the material in a unique fashion, taking the complex nature of the subject, and presenting it with easy-to-understand, engaging text coupled with vivid full-color images. The inclusion of unique experiments shows each element and its place in our universe.

Presents the life and accomplishments of one of the pioneers of modern astronomy, who proved that the Sun is the center of the solar system.

Explains the characteristics of nitrogen, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements found in the periodic table.