Michael Centore

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have never been more important. Just about every part of our lives is touched by one or more of those fields. In this book, check out many stories from the world of Entertainment, including these breaking headlines: Science: Animal Biologists Turns Snakes into Stars! Technology: Motion Capture Magic! Engineering: VR Creates 360-Degree Entertainment Math: Music Stars Use Algorithms to Find Fans Inside,...

Mexico's culture blends indigenous and European traditions-with its deep history still seen in ancient monuments. The country's natural beauty is matched by a vibrant culture, known the world over. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera; the Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo; Mexican rodeo and mariachi bands-the flavors, sites, and sounds of Mexico are all explored in this volume on the country's customs and culture. Covering history and religion; family and...

Proteins are some of the most important components of the human body. Whether you love meat or not, you definitely need protein. This book breaks down proteins, describing what they are, how they are used throughout our bodies, and the best dietary sources. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what's...

What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series looks at 12 countries, one of which is the Navajo Nation inside the United States, through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the teen describes for readers their points of view on teen...

The numbers are simply staggering: Every day, more than 450,000 thousand hours of new videos are posted to YouTube. From a tiny site used for posting clips of tktkt, YouTube has become a world-spanning force. Inside, read how the company was born and developed and then discover some of the ways that people, businesses, governments, and more are using this technology to entertain and change lives. This is not your parents' world of entertainment. Almost...

You can't see the vitamins and minerals in the things you eat, but you wouldn't be able to survive without them. Vitamins and minerals help make your bones strong, your muscles powerful, and your thoughts clear. This book introduces you to the whole nutritional universe of vitamins and minerals, explaining how smart dietary choices can help you get the maximum benefits from your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The media is full of advice about what...

The American legal system has a complicated-and often self-contradictory-relationship with drugs. The pendulum has swung between outright bans, such as Prohibition, to an easing of regulations, such as is currently evolving with marijuana. From the War on Drugs to the Fair Sentencing Act, this book explores the many complex issues surrounding legislation, regulation, and addiction. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable...

When a person has a substance use problem and a mental health problem, that's called a dual diagnosis. And it is far more common than you might think. As each problem magnifies the other, it can be tough to figure out which to address first. This book explores the ways in which drug use and mental health interact, and introduces readers to the techniques used to try and make both situations better. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs...

Throughout its history, Italy has been at the crossroads of people and civilizations. Its roots are in both ancient Rome and early-modern Europe-influences still evident today. The canals of Venice and Roman amphitheaters; Vatican City and the Catholic Church; fast cars and fashion runways; artisanal cheeses and the Slow Food movement-these traditions and more are all celebrated in this volume on Italy's customs and culture. Covering history and religion;...

From whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of the steps that humans are taking to help. Each title in PROTECTING THE EARTH'S ANIMALS includes color photos throughout,...