Animated cartoons have long been a part of the entertainment landscape. In the 21st century, however, digital animation has led creators expand in ways they never dreamed about. Inside, read about the companies that are leading the way in using new technologies to tell amazing stories using animation . . . and dreams. This is not your parents' world of entertainment. Almost nothing has changed as much in the past decade as how we engage with creativity....

The numbers are simply staggering: Every day, more than 450,000 thousand hours of new videos are posted to YouTube. From a tiny site used for posting clips of tktkt, YouTube has become a world-spanning force. Inside, read how the company was born and developed and then discover some of the ways that people, businesses, governments, and more are using this technology to entertain and change lives. This is not your parents' world of entertainment. Almost...

Proteins are some of the most important components of the human body. Whether you love meat or not, you definitely need protein. This book breaks down proteins, describing what they are, how they are used throughout our bodies, and the best dietary sources. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what's...

Salt doesn't just make food taste better. Since ancient times, this compound has had profound effects on food, culture, and trade. Meanwhile, having too much or too little salt in your diet can cause serious health problems. This book explores the historical, nutritional, and economic importance of what chemists call NaCl, and what the rest of us call salt. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice...

Picture the water you consumed most recently. Are you seeing a glass of water, a water bottle, or maybe a water fountain? Those are all important sources, but water is actually in everything we eat, too. It's one of the most important components of food, and yet we rarely think about water until there's a problem. This book will talk about the ways your body uses water, the ways it reaches you, and the ways things can go wrong if your water is contaminated....

The word f iber has become prominent in our nutritional vocabulary, but what is it and why does it matter? This book explores fiber and the different beneficiary roles it plays in our health and digestive systems. Fiber supplements and alternative foods are also discussed. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real...

What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series looks at 12 countries, one of which is the Navajo Nation inside the United States, through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the teen describes for readers their points of view on teen...

Mexico's culture blends indigenous and European traditions-with its deep history still seen in ancient monuments. The country's natural beauty is matched by a vibrant culture, known the world over. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera; the Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo; Mexican rodeo and mariachi bands-the flavors, sites, and sounds of Mexico are all explored in this volume on the country's customs and culture. Covering history and religion; family and...

Russia occupies a grand place on the world's stage. Its sprawling landscape encompasses flat, grassy steppes and soaring mountains, as well as a wide array of ethnic groups and religious traditions. Hockey, bandy, and the Bolshoi Ballet; the sweeping novels of Tolstoy; the hearty richness of borscht; the springtime holiday of Maslenitsa-all these and more are celebrated in this volume on Russia's customs and culture. Covering history and religion;...

While ever-changing and modernizing, Japan stays true to its roots. It has an ancient Asian culture at the forefront of today's globalizing world. The delicacy and simplicity of haiku and ink-wash paintings; the serenity of the traditional tea ceremony; the bustling city of Tokyo; the hyper-sleek modernism of bullet trains-these cultural icons and more are celebrated in this volume on Japan's customs and culture. Covering history and religion; family...