Lynn Peppas

Examines the history of forensics, various types of forensic evidence, and how it is collected and used today. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

The St. Lawrence River forms part of the boundary between Canada and the United States and connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. This informative book follows this important commercial waterway across the provinces of Ontario and Quebec to where it reaches the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Once a main route of the fur and timber trades, the St. Lawrence Seaway today--a system of canals, dams, and locks--lets seagoing ships travel all the way to...

Examines the life of Sam Houston and his importance to the history of Texas, as he was the first president of the Republic of Texas.

Defines the properties of gases and examines how gases are measured and change to other states of matter. Identifies everyday objects that exist as a gas and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Presents a biography of professional wrestler John Cena, examining his personal and professional life, work as an actor and singer, and acquisition of the WWE World Championship title; and includes a chronology, list of accomplishments, and glossary.

Profiles a wide variety of armored vehicles used by the U.S. and its allies' armed forces, such as the M1A2 Abrams tank and M2 Bradley.

Introduces types of military helicopters, including the Chinook and Eurocopter Tiger, and describes their different parts and purposes.