"This title introduces readers to Water Parks. A short history of water parks is included as are the components of effective water park design such as drop, curve, gravity, friction, and lubrication, and safety features. Notable water parks from around the world are examined including Noah's Ark, World Waterpark, Aldeia das Aguas Park Resort, Tropical Islands, and Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach. Elements of a waterpark are highlighted, such as...

Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of human-like automatons, some who perform dangerous work and others who execute finely detailed skills. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date...

An introduction to fingerprint analysis that discusses the discovery of fingerprinting, procedures for fingerprint analysis, how fingerprints identify an individual, and other related topics.

Provides an opportunity to study some of the world's most interesting unsolved mysteries.

This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to save the 33 Chilean miners trapped in the San Jose Mine on August 5, 2010.

Discusses the features, habitat, food, living habits, and unique behaviors of mosquitoes.

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of eagles. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these powerful birds of prey. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.--

Introduces the stars, describing how they are born, their different types, and how they change during their life span.

"This title introduces readers to Aqua Sports. Readers will learn the requirements for aqua sports success, such as practice, balance, strength, and the ability to swim. Crafts are discussed, such as the Aquaflyer, Jetlev-Flyer, Jetovator, Flyboard and Power Board, as are the skills needed to participate in each. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these exciting sports."--Publisher's website.

This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to save the Maersk Alabama crew seized by Somali pirates on April 8, 2009.