Books in In Focus series

Discusses the history of national parks and the historical issues that surround them, including wildlife control, pollution, and visitors.

Examines bread as food around the world, discussing how it is made, its history, ingredients, different flours, and health aspects, and includes experiments and international recipes

Examines efforts to control Internet content and access in order to protect children from harmful material, and discusses resistance to these efforts by free speech advocates who oppose such censorship.

Explores the experiences and emotions of teenagers whose parents have divorced and discusses problems relating to stepfamilies, legal proceedings, custody, and child support

Describes the problems that can lead to suicide and ways to prevent it, with true stories to illustrate the issues under discussion.

Presents an overview of Indonesia, covering its landscape, climate, people, government, economy, transportation system, education, healthcare, culture, religion, and recreation.

Introduces the characteristics and geographical locations of ponds, including the plants and animals that live in ponds.

Presents an overview of Pakistan, covering its landscape, climate, people, government, economy, transportation system, education, healthcare, culture, religion, and recreation.

Looks at the history of street gangs, explains why young people are drawn to gangs, and discusses the backgrounds of gang members, the types of crimes they commit, and the codes that they follow

A history of the tragedies and triumphs of the Bronte+a5 family, featuring photographs and an accessible text, explores the literary genius and the personal heartbreak that marked the lives of the authors of such classic works as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.

Examines the childhood, education, war years, political career, and personal life of the British statesman, soldier, and historian

One of a series which looks at foods in both commercial and domestic settings. The book explores the history and geography of fruit and vegetables, how they are grown and eaten around the world, and how much should be eaten as part of a healthy diet. Recipes and experiments are included.