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Robert Oppenheimer
Toney Allman
Hardcover (Blackbirch, Feb. 14, 2005)Theoretical physicist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, led the scientific team that developed and constructed the world's first atomic bomb. His story is an integral part of the story of the Manhattan Project during World War II and the amazingly rapid progress of twentieth-century atomic physics. (20020401)
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Thanassis: A Child of Greece
Mango Editions
Hardcover (Blackbirch, May 2, 2005)Describes the life of Thanassis, a young boy from the Greek village of Delphi; includes his schooling, family, traveling, and diet; and presents general information about his country.
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Science on the Edge - Artificial Intelligence
Phillip Margulies
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Dec. 5, 2003)"Thinking" machines go back as far as Pascal in the 1600s, but today's machines--computers--have reached levels of sophistication that few could have imagined just decades ago. Now, scientists are perfecting computers that can "learn" from their experiences, can create their own programs, and--perhaps--even one day "feel" emotions the way humans do. Even if we can create a computer that acts like a human, do we really want to? Will we ultimately replace ourselves with machines we create?
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Frederico: A Child of Brazil
Mango Editions
Hardcover (Blackbirch, May 2, 2005)Describes the life of Frederico, a young boy from the city of Niteroi, which is located close to Rio di Janeiro; includes his schooling, family, and leisure activities; and presents general information about his country.
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Central and South America Teacher's Guide
John-Paul Bianchi
Paperback (Blackbirch, Jan. 30, 2001)Provides an introduction to the geography and history of Central and South America.
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Robert Goddard
Kaye Patchett
Hardcover (Blackbirch, Dec. 5, 2003)Presents the life and accomplishments of the "father of American rocketry," who built and launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926.
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Avinesh: A Child of the Ganges
Mango Editions
Hardcover (Blackbirch, May 2, 2005)Describes the life of nine-year-old Avinesh, a boy whose poor family lives in Benares, and that of a girl, Kerane; includes their daily responsibilities; and presents general information about the region and India.
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Surfboards
Ryan A. Smith
Hardcover (Blackbirch, March 10, 2006)Describes the process by which surfboards are made, from their beginnings as a block of foam to the finishing touches on the fin.
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Pachycephalosaurus
Fabio Marco, Dalla Vecchia
Hardcover (Blackbirch, April 6, 2007)In clear, understandable writing, each book in this series describes a dinosaur's appearance, behavior, and the challenges it faced in daily life, such as hunger, thirst, and dangerous enemies, while also examining the fossils, where they were found, and where they are displayed.
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What on Earth Is A... - Pangolin
Edward R. Ricciuti
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 1, 1994)Would you know a quokka if you saw one? How about a tuatara or pangolin? These are not exactly household words, but they are a few of the many fascinating and curious creatures featured in the What on Earth series. Each volume fully explores the lifestyles and habitats of animals that few people even know exist. Simple, concise text covers the animal's classification, its unique characteristics, its methods of survival, what the animal eats and who eats it, reproduction and care of the young, conservation issues, and the relationship of the animal to humans. Each book's large size and stunning, full-color photographs bring these remarkable subjects to life. A glossary, further reading list, map, and index make What on Earth books as educational as they are fun!
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Children of the World - Basha: A Hmong Child
Herve Giraud
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, May 2, 2005)Reading about Basha's life with her parents is an introduction to the lifestyle and customs of the Hmong tribes of the northern Vietnam.
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