In 1976, Viking 1 became the first spacecraft from Earth to land on Mars. For the first time, scientists were able to see the surface of the red planet. Since then, NASA and other space organizations
"From high-powered cameras to smartphones, photography is a popular and accessible interest of many individuals today. This title helps young photographers explore the history of this important art, a
Presents information about the swimmer's life-changing rescue of a boatload of fellow refugees and how it inspired her to compete on the 2016 Refugee Olympic Team in Rio de Janeiro.
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating science experiments at home that demonstrate such scientific properties as gravity, air pressure, and electricity.
"Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they learn about artifacts as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the role of such primary sources as diaries and letters in learning about history, including such aspects as the differing points of view they offer, what they can tell about daily life, and
Examines the role of photographs as primary sources in learning about history, including such aspects as what questions they can answer, what they reveal about both daily life and historic events, and
Chronicles the life and struggles of the young girl shot for speaking against the Taliban in favor of girls education, and highlights her message on the importance of education for all children around
"Conflict in Ancient Greece and Rome: The Definitive Political, Social, and Military Encyclopedia is a wide-ranging encyclopedia on ancient Greek and Roman warfare and the closely related political, c
The greatest Chinese novel of the twentieth century. Fortress Besieged is a classic of world literature, a masterpiece of parodic fiction that plays with Western literary traditions, philosophy, and
