Books with author Neal Morris

How do we know about the select band of astronauts who traveled to the Moon? How were they selected and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the astronauts and their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together fascinating information about these unique space pioneers.

Eco-Guides are trendy, stylish books that give school-age readers realistic and practical advice on how they can live an eco-conscious life, right now. And that action can be taken by themselves, with their family, or as part of a school or community group. In this book, readers learn some of the easy habits and behaviors they can adopt to save energy and waste, and still have a good time doing it - from gadget use and eco-friendly parties to shopping, travel, and eco-holidays.

The Wonders of our World Series offers young readers a lively and visually exciting introduction to the world around us and the forces at work shaping our planet and its future. Ten books in this series offer fascinating full-color photographs of examples from around the world to help illustrate: -- the devastating impact volcanoes, extreme weather, and earthquakes can have-- why the earth's forests and waterways are in danger of destruction-- how the earth's powerful internal forces produce rocks and minerals from the ordinary to the dazzling-- how mountains, deserts, and caves are formedRocky cliffs at the seashore often reveal the geological processes at work creating rocks and minerals. Rocks and Minerals helps explain: -- how erosion, sediment deposit, and underground pressure create rocks and minerals-- fossils and gemstones-- how the Grand Canyon was created-- how metals are made from ore-- what space rocks teach us

Explore the world through amazing photographic images that move and change! Picture how big the sun is if you can fit 1.3 million Earths inside of it! In Amazing Sun children can find out how the sun is – 55 times hotter than boiling water. Stunning photographs and special hands-on features, such as flaps and turning wheels, will transport them from the page to the sun! Children will have fun exploring the sun! Features: • Stunning photographic images • Hands-on mechanical elements throughout • Amazing facts, glossary, and index Children can turn, flip, and touch the hands-on features, in this one of a kind series, to learn about the Earth, space, the sun, and the weather! Simple, straightforward explanations and hands-on images are a winning combination to help children learn important science concepts. The Amazing World series is a must-have for any budding science learner. Collect all 4 titles!

This large-format, beautifully color-illustrated compendium of information for young adult readers describes one of the world�s most widespread religions. Each page presents five or six vivid illustrations with lengthy descriptive captions. Readers acquaint themselves with the Muslim people in different parts of the world, as well as with their art, architecture, history, and activities, both religious and secular. The book is divided into 27 sections, each focusing on a separate aspect of Muslim history and culture. Major topics include Arabia before Islam, the prophet Muhammad, Arab expansion, Islamic Spain, the Seljuk Turks, the Crusades, Islamic worship, Islamic festivals, art and architecture, the emergence of Muslim states, Islam today, and many others. Combining illustrations of unusual quality with concise information, this volume provides a fine introduction to the world of Islam for young adult readers. Hundreds of illustrations.