A. W Buckey

Personal data is data about people. Researchers collect personal data to learn more about populations. Companies collect personal data online to help sell their products. Personal Data Collection explores the debate about the collection and use of personal data. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and...

Introduces readers to the development of women's swimming, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the development of women's volleyball, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

This title introduces readers to the changes in Earth's atmosphere. Alongside explaining what various weather events are, readers will learn about where each commonly happens and the effects they have on people and nature. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO. Index Infographics Informative...

Pollution can be found in the ground, water, and air, and it can cause irreversible damage to the planet. This title examines the various kinds of pollution as well as how pollutants can affect the health of species, humans, and ecosystems. It also looks at steps being taken to regulate pollutants entering the environment, ways in which activists have contributed to stopping pollution, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include a glossary,...

Around the world, many ecosystems on land are being affected by climate change, and they often have difficulty recovering from the overuse of their resources. This title examines the history of using and preserving land around the world as well as some of the greatest threats different environments face today. It also looks at steps being taken to protect vulnerable ecosystems, ways in which activists have taken action to preserve land, and how everyday...

"Female athletes are objectified, underrepresented in mainstream sports coverage, and often struggle for the same professional opportunities as male athletes. Women in Sports explores the history behind these issues, the effects of these issues on women and society, and ongoing efforts toward gender equality." -- Amazon.com.

"The World of Greek Mythology explores the epic characters and timeless stories of the ancient Greeks. Readers will learn about key gods and the ways in which Greek mythology still shapes our culture today"--

Odin, leader of the gods; his hammer-wielding son Thor; and the powerful wolf Fenrir are well-known subjects of Norse mythology. Norse Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Norse mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.