Books with author Diane Bair

Long ago, vampires were sometimes used to explain what science could not. Since then, the power of the vampire myth has reached a thrilling realism through the magic of film, television, literature, and popular culture. This book explores the evolution of the vampire, from incubi to Edward Cullen. Spine-tingling photographs and illustrations will engage reluctant and recreational readers alike.

Friendships can be a complicated issue for any middle school, or grader school student. Friends grow up and sometimes grow apart. Girls have navigated the ups and downs of friendship for centuries, but that doesn’t make it any easier with your first best friend. Readers will learn about making friends, as well as how to know when a friendship has ended. This fun and engaging guide will aid female readers through this period of their lives.

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which wind has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.