Examines some of the challenges Brazil faces as a changing country, as it deals with such issues as income inequality between rich and poor, deforestation in the Amazon, and relationships with its trading partners in the global economy.
Each title in this series looks at a country that is in a state of political or economic unrest, and examines how and why it is changing as well as the problems and benefits created by change.
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, culture, people, and foreign relations of Russia, focusing on the current economic and political issues of the nation.
Each title in this series looks at a country that is in a state of political or economic unrest, and examines how and why it is changing as well as the problems and benefits created by change.
This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, a scientist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of physics. Newton’s groundbreaking theory of gravity and the Laws of Motion proved a great leap forward in science and changed the world's understanding of the forces at work on Earth and in space.
This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Rachel Carson, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biology. Carson’s famous book called Silent Spring changed the world's understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment, helping to launch the modern environmental movement.
This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Charles Darwin, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of natural history. Darwin’s groundbreaking Theory of Evolution changed the world's understanding of how animal species grow and change over generations.