Features: - High interest/low reading level books for middle- and high-school students- Attention-grabbing opener to provide immediate visual introduction to each book- Mock dialogues to present crucial vocabulary terms in context- Compelling visuals and information to help students build a background in each topic- Real-life case studies to show scientists' problem-solving processes- Portfolio of tools, equipment, forms, and other real materials used by experts in the field- "Science as Inquiry" out of the classroom and into the real world- Forensic science is a hot topic, making these books the ones teens will want to read- Highlights of key historical moments in each discipline- Current events tie-ins- Career emphasis, featuring interviews with scientists in the field