Monique Vescia: 9 books

Saturn is one of the most surreal of all the planets in our solar system. With this intriguing curriculum-correlated book, young readers can learn just why. Saturn has many unusual features, such as rings made of ice, ammonia storms, and methane rain. Its density is less than that of water so theoretically...

Extensively updated and revised for 2012, this 466-page new edition maintains its strong focus on Seattle proper, but expands greatly its coverage of the surrounding area.From Ballard to Beacon Hill, this Newcomers Handbook® provides readers with the most up-to-date information on housing styles and...

First Published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely thought of as having brought an end to the despicable institution of slavery in the United States, the truth is a bit more complicated. The document actually freed slaves only in the lands in rebellion against the United States, so it had little immediate...

What do people do on cruise ships? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch.

Engineering is an increasingly important field in our technology-driven marketplace. Those students with an engineering background will have a great advantage in the job market. This essential volume introduces readers to what engineers do as well as the various branches of the field. Also, it helps...

Sometimes in business, success comes not by reinventing the wheel but by simply building a better mousetrap. That’s exactly what David Karp did when he founded his microblogging site, Tumblr. This book introduces readers to Karp and follows him from his humble beginnings as a shy kid to the head...

This captivating book offers a rare view into the world of battle reenactors, actors who bring history to life by playing the roles of those from the past. Readers learn about the past, present, and future of the craft. The book then teaches readers how to get started in battle reenactments, including...

Zachary Quinto is one of the great success stories of today, and once readers learn that he didn’t let his sexual orientation hold him back, they will be inspired to reach for the stars as well. Most people don’t know that Quinto hid his sexuality for many years. Only when he came out did his...