Julia J. Quinlan

Dating back over three thousand years, Hinduism is a rich religion with more than nine hundred million practitioners worldwide. Unlike most world religions, Hinduism has no single founder or religious text. Instead, Hindus revere a body of texts known as the Veda and share sets of practices and beliefs including nonviolence, reincarnation, and the holidays of Diwali and Holi. Central tenets of Hinduism are covered in this photograph-filled, elementary-level text. Readers will enjoy learning about the history of Hinduism, important deities, and Hinduism's influence on society at large.

This informative book explores the collecting and analyzing data step of the scientific method. Readers will learn precisely what data is and how to understand it in simple, straightforward language. With concrete examples of discoveries made by real-life scientists, this book makes a case for how important data and the ability to analyze it truly is. This book also provides accessible experiments that readers can do at home to foster a greater understanding of the method.

Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash against soda. These sugary drinks are a favorite among people of all ages, but drinking too much is unhealthy. The solution may seem to be to drink diet soda or sugar-free options, but even these have problems. Readers will be armed with the knowledge of what soft drinks do to the body, and the impact of what they are really drinking.

The ground beneath our feet feels sturdy and still, but Earth is actually covered in moving plates. These large plates make up the outer layer of Earth's surface and sit on top of another layer made up of molten rock. Borders between two plates are often the site of earthquakes and volcanoes. The plates can slide against each other, crash into each other, move apart, and even create mountains. There is so much to learn about what's going on beneath the surface, as is provided here for your readers, perfectly encapsulated.

The ground beneath our feet feels sturdy and still, but Earth is actually covered in moving plates. These large plates make up the outer layer of Earth's surface and sit on top of another layer made up of molten rock. Borders between two plates are often the site of earthquakes and volcanoes. The plates can slide against each other, crash into each other, move apart, and even create mountains. There is so much to learn about what's going on beneath the surface, as is provided here for your readers, perfectly encapsulated.

We all know that eating too much sugar and too much salt isn't good for us. It will surprise readers to learn just how dangerous eating too many sugary and salty snacks can be. Chips and candy are obvious culprits, but fruit snacks and other seemingly healthy snacks can also have high levels of sugar and salt. In this eye-opening book, readers will learn to look more critically at the snacks they eat and will learn about the serious, long-term health problems that are associated with a diet high in sugar and salt.

We all know that eating too much sugar and too much salt isn't good for us. It will surprise readers to learn just how dangerous eating too many sugary and salty snacks can be. Chips and candy are obvious culprits, but fruit snacks and other seemingly healthy snacks can also have high levels of sugar and salt. In this eye-opening book, readers will learn to look more critically at the snacks they eat and will learn about the serious, long-term health problems that are associated with a diet high in sugar and salt.

Hot dogs may not be as American as apple pie, but they are close. You find them at baseball games and barbecues. They are a fast and tasty meal enjoyed by many. We know that hot dogs are usually made from beef, but that is not all that is in there. Hot dogs and sausages are made from a combination of different ingredients. The same goes for lunch meats, too. This volume explains that manufactured meats have much more to them than meets the eye. Readers will be treated to the truth about what they've been eating.

Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash against soda. These sugary drinks are a favorite among people of all ages, but drinking too much is unhealthy. The solution may seem to be to drink diet soda or sugar-free options, but even these have problems. Readers will be armed with the knowledge of what soft drinks do to the body, and the impact of what they are really drinking.

The sleek and stylish Jaguar has been admired for decades for its luxury as well as its performance. This volume profiles models from throughout the history of this sports-car brand. Color photographs hone in on the design details while exciting text revs up the imagination. Includes a stat chart for each featured model.

Audi produces a broad range of vehicles and is known for creating cars that are both reliable and fast. Readers will be fascinated by the details that make these cars great. Color photographs show Audis in action and give readers an exiting glimpse of these high-performance cars. Each model profiled has its own stat-at-a-glance table.

Maserati built its reputation on creating high-performing and elegant cars. Readers will learn the history behind these renowned Italian sports cars and will gain an understanding of the elements that make sports cars perform. Profiles include models ranging from the historic 3500 GT of the 1950s to today's grand tourers. Stat boxes present each featured model's impressive numbers.

These wild members of the pig family are far more dangerous than their farm-bred descendants. When they feel threatened, wild boars will charge at their enemies. They even use their sharp teeth to gore their opponents. Information-packed text about these powerful animals' habits, habitats, diet, life cycle, and more are outlined for readers.

Wolverines can be found in the snowy, northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. These large members of the weasel family are known for their ferociousness. Readers will learn about the wolverine's habits and how it is threatened by global warming.

Readers are introduced to the spotted hyena, striped hyena, and brown hyena. These fierce animals are known for their impressive, bone-crushing bites. Readers delve into many fascinating hyenas facts. Particular attention is paid to the spotted hyena clans, in which the fight for dominance starts when hyenas are cubs.

Readers will learn how Tasmanian devils got their fear-inducing name and discover topics ranging from the devil's massive appetite to the role it plays in the ecosystems of Tasmania. Also discussed is Devil Facial Tumor Disease, the contagious cancer that is sweeping through the devil population and putting the animal's future at risk.

The Chevrolet Corvette has been around since the 1950s. It is so well known for its speed and reliability that it is used as an Indy 500 pace car. This volume profiles each of the Corvette's six generations, which shows the evolution the model has undergone, while remaining at its core one of America's favorite sports cars.

Since the 1960s, Lamborghini has been associated with making beautifully built, incredibly fast luxury sports cars. Readers will focus on the brand's notable designs--such as the Diablo's "scissor doors"--as well as profiling Lamborghini's latest models.