About the Author

Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and children's titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect (R) pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day (R) Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die (R) and Brain Quest (R) children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.

• Jennifer Swanson is a National Science Teacher's Association award-winning middle school science instructor and the award-winning author of more than 25 children's books (her writing has appeared on Booklist's Top 10 Books). Jennifer lives in Jacksonville, FL.

Reviews

"Excellent supplements for standard textbooks, offering readers friendly introductions to foundational concepts while using plain language, clear examples, and end-of-chapter quizzes to reinforce key concepts."
-Booklist