Using the fictional weblog of Hans, a twelve-year-old German boy, describes the events of the Children's Crusade in the thirteenth century, where children from across Europe traveled to return the Hol
What if kids kept blogs during pivotal moments in world history? The Internet offers modern kids amazing ways to express themselves and learn about the world. Imagine if the same technology had been
Animals do some extraordinary things, but not always while people are watching. When patient and persistent scientists do make a discovery, it can change how we think about animals and ourselves.Anim
Imagine being an interpreter of dreams in ancient Egypt.What was the daily grind like for the ancient Egyptians? Imagine it's your job to carve elaborate tombs out of rock formations (it will take ye
Imagine being an interpreter of dreams in ancient Egypt.What was the daily grind like for the ancient Egyptians? Imagine it's your job to carve elaborate tombs out of rock formations (it will take ye
Meet skeleton spirits in Alaska -- the Dancing Ahkiyyini -- and gliding ghosts overseas, like Japan's Legless Yurei. Witness groups of ghosts at Mexico's Day of the Dead and the solitary Ibambo on th
Science affects every part of our lives. It can determine the foods we eat, the clothes we wear -- even the video games we play. But how do you tell the good science from the bad?Bite into Nibbling o
Science affects every part of our lives. It can determine the foods we eat, the clothes we wear -- even the video games we play. But how do you tell the good science from the bad?Bite into Nibbling o
Young Orsa and his bear parents are happy together, but when Papa starts being angry and yelling at them all of the time, Orsa and Mama know that they have to do something.
Examines various types of explosions, including such natural events as supernovas, volcanoes, as well as explosions of biological origin and man-made explosions.
Describes how six different water-loving species evolved from how they appear in early fossil records to their appearance today, discussing segmented worms, platypus, and Canada geese.
Invites the reader to swim with ancient creatures in the watery depths and meet their modern-day descendants, in a book with color photos, fun facts, further reading and much more. Original.
Presents twelve first-person accounts of pivotal moments in adolescence that include reflections on first love, domestic abuse, self-acceptance, identity, and friendship.
Describes one hundred professions that existed in Biblical times, including shepherds, slave miners, salt makers, and professional mourners, and explains their duties and importance in society.
Anancy was the biggest and strongest spider in the whole town. He had traveled far and wide, climbed the highest mountains, and, yes, scared the most famous people. He loved to boast about his adventu
Dig the skinny on the whole slang thang. When a school assignment on slang leads to internet research, an astonishing thing happens. Two peculiar characters begin walking across the screen to help
She's savvy, she's sleuth-y, she's Natalie Fuentes. Trouble sticks to 16-year-old Natalie Fuentes like glue to paper. As the new kid at Western High, there's nothing she'd like better than to avoid
A new and exciting series from the creator of the Mole Sisters. Welcome to Parc la Fontaine -- a park in the middle of a bustling city that is home to some surprising characters. Meet Trevor the bu
What if advertisements ruled the world? Taylor and Barrett maybe cousins, but they're from different worlds. Taylor lives in high-tech luxury, the daughter of top advertising specialists. Barrett w
