Akron Public Library

Discusses the history, frequency, and causes of left-handedness, cites famous people who are left-handed, and examines the lore about "lefties" and many of the problems they face.

Describes the history, goals, and functions of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Traces the history of farming in America, describes the different kinds of farming, and discusses farming as a science and a business.

A step-by-step plan for developing writing skills for use, not only as a student, but later in business, professional, and community life.

Discusses blindness and how those afflicted by it overcome this handicap.

Describes kinds of floods, including those caused by tsunamis and hurricanes, flood watches and warnings, rivers that are flood prone, preventive measures, and various floods of the past.

A study of the effects and abuse of the drug cocaine, a history of the use of cocaine and its trade, and a discussion of treatments for cocaine addiction.

Discusses the use of new technology in efforts to retrieve artifacts from the ocean floor, the exploration of shipwrecks such as the Vasa, Mary Rose, and Titanic, and the recovery of the Challenger spacecraft.

A biography of the twenty-sixth President, who among other achievements transformed himself from a sickly youth into a hero of the Spanish-American War.

Explains what causes earthquakes, how to predict and measure them, and ways to prevent damage. Also describes great quakes throughout history.