Books with author Jennifer Manuel

The nuclear arms race was a competition for supremacy in nuclear weaponry between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their allies during the Cold War. This significant volume outlines how dangerous this race really was, detailing its historical origins as well as the science behind nuclear technology, and stresses the consequences of a nuclear warreflected in the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, at the end of World War II. Though the Soviet Union is no more, readers will find out how nuclear power is still being usedand misusedaround the world.

The werewolf, or lycanthrope, is a human that can take an animal form or an animal that can take human form. Shape-shifters are prevalent in the legends of world cultures, including the Greek minotaur, Celtic selkies, Navajo skin-walkers, and more, dating back to the oldest myths from around the globe. Cave paintings from 25,000 years ago depict images of half-human half-animal figures. This thrilling volume is full of grisly tales as well as surprising scientific explanations for some werewolf anecdotes. Remarkable artwork, coupled with spooky fact boxes, aid in producing a truly eerie reading experience.

PARENTCLICK.COM REVIEW: This is a beautifully illustrated book about a young boy that shares in class about his hero. With each description, an applicable bible verse is included. Children (ages 3-8) will find this sweet book both encouraging and comforting. BOOK SUMMARY: When David's teacher asks her students to share about their hero in class the next day, David has only one hero in mind...God is his hero! Find out all of the awesome ways that God is a hero to 7-year-old David, and see how God can be your hero, too!

The popularity of motorsports hasnt waned since the advent of the automobile. In fact, some races began for the sole purpose of getting people interested in driving cars for the first time, such as the Peking-to-Paris race of 1907. This wide-ranging book, full of dynamic photographs, is an intriguing historical look at the world of racing, but also offers valuable information about the competitions of today, such as the Indy 500. Readers will love finding out about the famous figures of the racing circuit as well as learning about different kinds of races and racecars.