Ann Heinrichs

Is the suspect a cold-blooded killer or suffering from a mental illness? This is the kind of tough question that a forensic psychologist must help answer. These specialists combine their knowledge of psychology and the law to come up with answers. Look inside to find out more about how forensic psychologists use their skills to serve the legal system.

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing ones. Look inside to find out more about the scientists who use tiny bits of matter to make big discoveries.

Arson investigators are among the first people to arrive at the scene of a fire. These special experts examine a site to find out if a fire was an accident or arson. Look inside to find out more about how arson investigators uncover clues and use science to solve fire mysteries.

Explains what oceans are and why they are such an important feature of our planet and shows readers how to use math skills to learn more about them. Includes color photographs and an answer key for the math challenges.

"From the Mississippi's headwaters to one of the largest malls in the country, there's lots to see and do in Minnesota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Minnesota special"--Publisher's website.

From lighthouses along the rocky coast to handmade wooden furniture, there's lots to see and do in Maine! Learn about the history, agriculture, industry, local culture, and tourist attractions in this Maine travel guide. Part of a series highlighting the modern-day uniqueness of each of the U.S. states. --

"From exploring the historic town of Harpers Ferry to crossing the famous New River Gorge Bridge, there's lots to see and do in West Virginia! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make West Virginia special."--Amazon.com.

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of North Carolina, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

From a giant mound of earth that winds like a snake to historic military airplanes, there's lots to see and do in Ohio! Learn about the history, agriculture, industry, local culture, and tourist attractions in this Ohio travel guide. Part of a series highlighting the modern-day uniqueness of each of the U.S. states. --

From exploring historic Philadelphia to hiking in Pine Creek Gorge, there's lots to see and do in Pennsylvania! Learn about the history, agriculture, industry, local culture, and tourist attractions in this Pennsylvania travel guide. Part of a series highlighting the modern-day uniqueness of each of the U.S. states. --