Ferguson Career Biographies tell the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people. Each book focuses on the subject's early education and training, the challenges they faced on the job, their important mentors, and their career achievements. Students follow each person's journey along one or more career paths and get a sense of the person's historical importance. Integrates career exploration into the curriculum These easy-to-understand books add a whole new dimension to biography assignments and book reports. Not only can students read about famous people for classroom...
Ferguson Career Biographies tell the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people. Each book focuses on the subject's early educ...
The term global city, coined by American sociologist and economist Saskia Sassen in 1991, refers to international cities that impact the rest of the world politically, culturally, and/or socioeconomically. "The Global Cities" set directs students' attention to established world cities and newly emerging metropolises. Each book offers an overview of the city's history and explains why its location is significant. Contemporary problems - pollution, crime, lack of services, etc. - are pinpointed. Culture, economy, tourism, wildlife, transportation, and management are also explored. Photographs...
The term global city, coined by American sociologist and economist Saskia Sassen in 1991, refers to international cities that impact the rest of the w...
Celebrates the top players of football in the history of the sport. This biography covers each player's childhood, influences, path to the pros, setbacks and triumphs, personal life, and commitment to charities and other organizations, concluding in the legacy created by his contribution to the game.
Celebrates the top players of football in the history of the sport. This biography covers each player's childhood, influences, path to the pros, setba...
Good nutrition is important for a healthy, long, and productive life. To function properly, the body must take in a balanced diet rich in carbohydrates, triglyceride lipids (like fats and oils), and proteins. Healthy Eating: A Guide to Nutrition provides people of all ages with guidance on choosing and maintaining a healthy diet, and explores how nutrition plays a role in areas such as sports, weight loss, disease prevention, and human development. With fully up-to-date content - including the new USDA MyPlate nutritional guidelines - this new set provides readers with the information they...
Good nutrition is important for a healthy, long, and productive life. To function properly, the body must take in a balanced diet rich in carbohydrate...
