Bøger udgivet af Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Chien-Shiung Wu overcame tremendous discrimination and hardship in her lifetime. As a female child in China, it was difficult for her to get a proper education, so at the age of twenty-four, she moved to the United States to study physics. She eventually became an authority in her field, well known for her findings in her study of physics and specifically her work as an atomic researcher.

Twelve Important Titles Detailing Some of the Most Horrifying Terrorist Attacks Around the World Terrorism hit home for most Americans on September 11, 2001, but teens may be surprised to learn that acts of terrorism have ravaged the world for years. This dramatic series reports the details of several of modern history's most horrifying terrorist acts, and includes current theories on why individuals or groups resort to terrorism. Each book describes a terrorist act in full detail, and contains information on post-attack investigations and trials and the attack's effect on history. Although it wasn't long ago, teens may not be aware of the attack on a U.S. destroyer whose mission was to patrol the Persian Gulf as directed by the United Nations. Burnett writes a suspenseful book about the attack, providing readers with background on the ship, the mission it was on, and the brutal and surprising attack, aftermath, and investigation.

High Interest Books Offer the Techniques and Tricks of Each of These Exciting Extreme Sports The so-called unconventional sports that include in-line skating, snowboarding, and rock sport climbing are in the mainstream today. They are radical sports that have captured the imaginations of millions of middle schoolers and teens nationwide, and now many millions of sports fans are outside jumping curbs, riding berms, and chugging up mountain trails. Rad Sports is a "how-to" sports series specially designed for beginners in each of six sports. The basics are explained so that beginners can learn good, safe habits now rather than trying to correct bad habits later. In-depth descriptions of each sport--including step-by-step photo sequences of techniques and tricks, sporting rules, and the proper safety gear to wear--make these books indispensable tools for novice middle school sports enthusiasts. Wakeboarding combines the thrill of water-skiing with the drama of surfboarding--and it's easy to learn! This book provides all the instruction one needs--from equipment to safety to getting up the very first time--to get started in this international sport. Vivid photographs show readers each step of the many tricks taught in the book.

High Interest Books Offer the Techniques and Tricks of Each of These Exciting Extreme Sports The so-called unconventional sports that include in-line skating, snowboarding, and rock sport climbing are in the mainstream today. They are radical sports that have captured the imaginations of millions of middle schoolers and teens nationwide, and now many millions of sports fans are outside jumping curbs, riding berms, and chugging up mountain trails. Rad Sports is a how-to sports series specially designed for beginners in each of six sports. The basics are explained so that beginners can learn good, safe habits now rather than trying to correct bad habits later. In-depth descriptions of each sport--including step-by-step photo sequences of techniques and tricks, sporting rules, and the proper safety gear to wear--make these books indispensable tools for novice middle school sports enthusiasts. Bicycle motocross was developed for those kids who couldn't yet drive (or buy) a motorcycle. Today it is a huge sport that involves anyone from age five to twenty-five and beyond. Wingate answers the most asked questions about how to maneuver around a BMX track and how to get involved in the sport. The action-oriented photographs give readers an insider's look at how the experts race their best.