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Books in Just the Facts series

  • Thomas Jefferson

    Carol H. Behrman

    Library Binding (Lerner Publishing Group, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Looks at the life and times of the multifaceted man who wrote the Declaration of Independence and later became the third president of the United States.
    X
  • Refugees

    Steven Maddocks

    Library Binding (Raintree, Nov. 18, 2003)
    Maddocks, Steven
    X
  • Women Space Pioneers

    Carole S. Briggs

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Bios of Early Women Astronauts
    X
  • Tuberculosis

    Kristina Routh

    Hardcover (Heinemann Library, )
    None
    W
  • George W. Bush

    Heron Marquez

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Mrquez, Hern
    X
  • Chemical and Biological Warfare

    Adam Hibbert

    Library Binding (Raintree, Nov. 18, 2003)
    What is chemical and biological warfare (CBW)? What is being done to prevent this deadly form of fighting? How can you make your voice heard in the CBW debate? This title looks at how these weapons have been used throughout history. It examines the range of possible weapons and assesses the damage they can cause. The book then explores the arguments made by both sides of the CBW debate and what is being done to prevent the use of these weapons. Finally, you can find out how CBW affects you and what you can do to get involved in the debate.
    Y
  • Alzheimers Disease

    Jim McGuigan

    Hardcover (Heinemann Library, May 16, 2004)
    None
  • Jesse Owens

    Thomas Streissguth, Martha Cosgrove

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 15, 2004)
    Highlights the life and accomplishments of the track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games.
    Y
  • Muhammad Ali

    Arlene Schulman, Martha Cosgrove

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Examines the life and career of Muhammad Ali, including his childhood, his performance at the 1960 Olympics, his exile from boxing for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War, and his reigns as heavyweight champion of the world.
  • Cyber Crime

    Neil McIntosh

    Library Binding (Raintree, March 5, 2003)
    How are cyber crimes different from other crimes? What are the arguments for and against censorship on the Internet? How can you stay safe online? Cyber Crime looks at the way the communications revolution has led to a new type of crime. It considers the main areas of debate about Internet crime, such as censorship and online security. The book then explores the arguments made by both sides about the seriousness of cyber crime and what is being done to stop cyber criminals. Finally, you can find out how cyber crime affects you and what you can do to protect yourself from it.
    W
  • Benjamin Franklin

    Thomas Streissguth

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Traces the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, focusing on facts that are not as widely known.
    W
  • Queen Cleopatra

    Tom Streissguth

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2007)
    None
    Z