Nancy White

An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and culture

Archaeology continually makes headlines—from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest

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An airplane rolls down the runway and is about to take off when a fire erupts in the right engine. Within seconds, the cabin is engulfed in flames. The passengers and crew start to breathe in thick smoke. They need to be evacuated--and fast! In less than a minute, aviation firefighters arrive with their equipment, ready to battle the blaze and rescue the people trapped inside the plane. In Aviation Firefighters, dramatic, true stories will keep readers...

An introduction to computers and how they work.

Introduces young readers to the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of Diamondback rattlers with facts and colorful photos.

The fer-de-lance is a master killer, even in the dark of night. Its flickering tongue easily picks up the smell of prey from the air, and pits on the snake's face sense the other animal's body heat.

The black mamba is the world's fastest snake. Just two drops of venom from this lethal creature is enough to kill a human. Oddly enough, the black mamba isn't black, except for the inside of its mouth-- a place that no one should ever want to see!

Highlights the early years, family relationships, and accomplishments of our thirty-fifth president.