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Now the best-selling book of its kind has gotten even better. This revised and expanded second edition of Ittelson’s master work will give you that firm grasp of “the numbers” necessary for business success. With more than 100,000 copies in print, Financial Statements is a perfect introduction to financial accounting for non-financial managers, stock-market investors, undergraduate business and MBA students, lawyers, lenders, entrepreneurs, and more. -
Explains the need for and the benefits of laws, including information on history, the U.S. Constitution, and how national laws are made -
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and natural environment of the owl. -
Readers will learn about the history of people?s interaction with electric energy and how it works to power our world. -
Presents information about the endocrine system, including what it is, conditions and diseases associated with it, how endocrine problems are diagnosed and treated, how to maintain a healthy endocrine system, and ways of coping with endocrine problems. -
This book dramatically explains the constant and epic battle between predator and prey, and the ways each adapts to its position on the food chain. There is an engaging section devoted to our place in the food chain, the environmental responsibilities of being at the top, and the consequences of over-fishing or over-harvesting. -
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the ladybug, from the egg to the adult beetle. -
Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a rose from its beginnings as seed to its maturity as a flower, along with information on the role of pollination in the creation of new seeds. -
Powerful and determined, the sea turtle lives a fascinating life. Its life journey begins when its mother travels thousands of miles to lay her eggs on a beach. Then it travels back to the ocean as a hatchling to start a life of its own. Readers will explore all the stages of a sea turtles life and learn how people can help them survive. Vivid photographs show these wonderful reptiles in great detail. -
Learn all about apples, from seed to picking. -
Learn how big oak trees grow from small acorns. -
Presents a general history of the cultural and social aspects of the ancient Maya and Aztec empires up to the arrival of Spanish conquerors, in a book that also provides readers with instructions for creating such related craft projects as a feather fan, a mosaic mask, a codex, and a miniature pyramid temple. -
Introduces the motorcycle, including its different parts, how it functions, and the safety precautions to operating a motorcycle. -
Presents instructions for creating several styles of handbags, carrying cases, and wallets from common craft materials. -
Presents instructions for creating several styles of footwear from common craft materials, including sandals, flip-flops, clogs, boots, slippers, and moccasins. -
Describes headaches and migraines, including the difference between headaches and migraines, what causes migraines to occur, and how to prevent them from reoccurring. -
In this book, readers will learn about the history of helicopters in the U.S. military, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling military helicopters are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the military's most amazing helicopters! -
In this book, readers will learn about the history of planes in the U.S. military, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling military planes are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the military's most amazing planes! -
Introduces tanks, including their different parts, how to operate a tank, and why they are important in military offenses. -
Describes modern developments in the field of genetics, discussing the mapping of the human genome, the genetic causes of afflictions, and genetic modification. -
Our planet, Earth, has only one moon, but some of the other planets in our solar system have more. Young learners explore the fascinating features of these other moons. -
Discover the animals of the American mountains! Readers will learn about mammals, birds, reptiles and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the U.S. mountain habitat. -
Describes how mountains form, the animals that live there, and how to protect mountainous environments, and includes details on each continent's largest peaks. -
In this book, readers will learn about the history of ships in the U.S. Navy, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling Navy ships are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the Navy's most amazing ships! -
Introduces the United States Navy's most powerful weapon, discussing the parts, uses, and capabilities of the Navy's submarines. -
Presents an introduction to rocks, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and how to start a rock collection. -
Introduces the history of puppets and provides instructions for making eight different types of puppets out of easily available materials. -
Introduces musical instruments, discusses the role of music in cultures and religions around the world, and provides instructions for making eight different instruments out of easily available materials. -
Describes the key aspects of magnetism, discussing magnetic fields, electromagnetism, and common uses of magnets. -
Provides an introduction to light, describes some of its properties and offers experiments to do with it.
