Books in Life in the Time of series

Examines plant and animal life, minerals, and other riches below the surface of the ocean, and the potential havoc that humans can wreak in harvesting resources from the seas

Tippy, a curious farm kitten, loves adventure but courts danger when he strays too far from home.

A biography of the notorious Chicago gangster who ruled bootlegging, prostitution, and gambling industries in the 1920s

Surveys the career, hit records, films, and personal life of the popular singer and actor

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Describes the daily work of Pete Jackson, who trains dogs to guide blind people and then teaches students how to work with those dogs

A biography of the nun who founded the order known as "The Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity" to work with the sick and destitute in Calcutta and other places and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

Kids are deeply concerned about the state of their world. These titles show how the environment was damaged and how it can be repaired.

Describes the daily work of Leslie Felts, one of the ski patrollers giving guidance, support, and emergency medical assistance to the skiers at the Monarch Ski Area in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado

Describes the daily work of Pete Jackson, who trains dogs to guide blind people and then teaches students how to work with those dogs

Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt? What was the Dust Bowl? When did World War Two end? This book will help you discover what life was like during the Great Depression and World War Two.

Describes the daily routine of a stunt man, including his physical preparation for dangerous stunts and the equipment and safety features involved