Rosie Wilson – författare

Few musicians have been named Entertainer of the Year as many times and by as many organizations as Kenny Chesney. Although he didn''t learn to play the guitar until he was 19, Kenny dedicated himself to becoming a great musician and songwriter. Today, he is one of the most popular figures in country music. This biography guides readers through the highlights of this country star''s life.

Batteries are amazing little bundles of energy. We rarely think about how they work when we use them in devices. This book explains how batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy and how they power so many things in our world. Readers also learn, through this accessible text, about different types of batteries and the importance of recycling these energy sources.

Readers may know that Iran has one of the largest oil reserves in the world. They have the second-largest reserve of natural gas and the third-largest supply of oil worldwide. However, there is so much more to the rich history and culture of this country. Through this book, readers can explore Iran''s long, fascinating history as well as looking into its relationship with neighboring countries and the United States.

The achievements of great mathematical thinkers from ancient times to the modern age are examined through engaging, accessible text. Fascinating profiles of time-measurers like the Mayans and Huygens, arithmeticians like Pythagoras and al-Khwarizmi, logicians like Aristotle and Russell, and many more. Readers can follow along on these thinkers’ quests to explain the patterns in the world around them and to solve a wide range of theoretical and practical problems.