Cathleen Small

Football players are some of the toughest athletes in the world. They go through rigorous training to be able to take the tackling and injury risks of this aggressive, hands-on sport. Football is a sport that requires a lot of smarts, too. Just like chess, it's all about strategy and plays. With feature boxes, athlete spotlights, and strategies of both offensive and defensive positions, this book inspires readers to learn that the best teams in football...

While many students recognize that Ireland is divided into two jurisdictions, Ireland and Northern Ireland, few know the history behind the split and how it affected the region as a whole, as well as the rest of Europe and the world. With plenty of photographs, maps, fast facts, and sidebars, this book traces the history of conflict in Ireland, the geography of the two jurisdictions, and the cultural divides that existed before the split and that...

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available-how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect math career. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them, How to...

Lacrosse is a sport that has been around for a long time. Originating with the Native American Indians, this sport is fast paced and men's leagues in particular can be very aggressive. Readers have fun learning the ins and outs of this sport, the culture behind it, and the strategies of both offensive and defensive players. In this colorful book, readers find out that lacrosse is both an art and a science, and the best players are the ones who use...

Malala Yousafzai is the teenage Pakistani education activist who stood up to the Taliban-and survived. Learn about her life growing up in Pakistan's beautiful but troubled Swat Valley and her incredible story of perseverance in the face of violence.

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available-how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect business career in STEM fields. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right...

Introduces readers to blogging platforms such as Tumblr and WordPress and demonstrates how these sites can be best used for personal expression.

Not long ago, people regularly died from diseases and accidents that harmed their vital organs, but in the space of the last six decades, scientists have begun to successfully perform lifesaving organ transplants. Over this relatively short period of time, the field of organ transplantation has made monumental gains. This book examines the science that led up to the first organ transplant and explores the lives of the scientists who played a role...

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, but the best soccer players aren't just those who are physically strong. This book delves into the mental training behind the physical training. Readers learn about the importance of team building and motivation, the strategies that are used in different positions on the soccer team, and the history of soccer. The book even spotlights top soccer players and their secrets to success on the field....

Architects design buildings, from simple homes and businesses to towering skyscrapers and more. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Architect.