Douglas Hustad

Did you know that robots play a very large role in the lives of humans? They work in factories and explore other worlds. Learn about today's most notable robots and the incredible new robots coming in the future.

"The US military works hard to keep the United States safe. Each branch has different tools to help make it happen. US Military Equipment and Vehicles covers some of the most exciting and important equipment used by the military, from tanks and ships to missiles and parachutes"--back cover.

The US Army has the important job of defending the United States by land. From tanks to grenade launchers, US Army Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that the army uses to complete this mission. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

This title introduces fans to innovations in the world of auto racing.

This title introduces fans to innovations in the world of baseball.

What would it be like to live in China? How is China's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of the Chinese!

Factories create large amounts of pollution when making their products. But did you know that new technology helps factories significantly reduce the amount of that pollution? Or that governments have rules about how much pollution factories can put into the environment? Get the inside story on manufacturing pollution. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important question-What Can We Do about Pollution? Informative...

Learn about the great scientist Louis Pasteur as he made advances in microbiology. You'll read about his life, the science behind his studies, and the impact of his work on the world today.

Learn about the great scientist Thomas Edison as he invented the light bulb. You'll read about his life, the science behind his studies, and the impact of his work on the world today.

Rachel Carson noticed that the pesticides farmers used on crops were harming animals. Her book Silent Spring led to the banning of several dangerous pesticides. Discover how Carson became one of the most influential environmentalists of the twentieth century.