Be inspired to keep fit with Get Active!Learn an array of different dance styles with Get Active!: Dance. From hip-hop to tap, ballet to jazz, this book has useful photos, step-by-step guides and tech
Ponies and miniature horses may seem the same, but they’re actually very different. Readers discover this and other fascinating facts as they learn about different kinds of miniature horses. Through a
Dachshunds, pugs, and Chihuahuas are all popular dogs. They’re also all miniature dogs. Readers discover fascinating facts about these and other lovable miniature dogs through engaging main text and e
Dexter cattle are cute cows known for their small size. These miniature cows must be carefully cared for, and readers learn how they can do this as they discover fun facts about Dexter cattle. Essenti
Babydoll sheep—also known as Babydoll Southdown sheep—make great pets, help cut grass on farms, and are even brought to hospitals to visit patients. Readers discover many fun facts about these small s
There’s more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chro
Step back in time to ancient India, where the people’s contributions to art, architecture, religion, and more shaped a unique culture that can still be seen today. This text presents the region’s arch
Nuclear weapons have played an important role in times of war and peace since they were first used in 1945. The use of these weapons has been a topic of strong debate for over 7 years. Readers explore
Biological weapons are extremely dangerous, but militaries around the world are developing various methods to counteract these weapons, including vaccines and ways to clean areas affected by biologica
What do humans need to survive? Are these things available on any other planet? Readers explore our solar system and help search for new planets we could inhabit in this high-interest, informative boo
What’s the difference is between a planet and a moon? What exactly is a planet? How did the moon form and how does it affect Earth? This book explores one of our most familiar nighttime sights, the mo
Georgia O’Keeffe is widely regarded as a founder of American Modernism. She is best known for her large, close-up paintings of natural forms and for her desert landscapes. Despite attending art school
Are there other galaxies out there? How do we know that they exist? Can we expect an alien invasion? In this fascinating book, readers will learn about black holes, gigantic telescopes, and space expl
What is gravity and how does it work? Could Earth ever stop spinning, and what would happen if it did? How do astronauts prepare for a life with zero gravity? This book introduces readers to scintilla
Pierre-Auguste Renoir came from humble means and started out as an apprentice. After taking free art classes, he was admitted to a well-known art school in Paris and went on to become one of the great
Albrecht Dürer was a master of many creative pursuits, including painting, engraving, and printmaking. With an artistic talent that appeared at the age of 13, Dürer began his career as an apprentice a
Sir Anthony van Dyck was known for his paintings of some of the most important people in 17th century England, including King Charles I and his family. Van Dyck was sent to school to learn to be a pai
Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 18s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degas’s life by ta
J.M.W. Turner started making money for his art when he was just 12 years old! This famous British artist was known for many things, including his landscapes, watercolors, and prints. However, he’s bes
Readers have likely drawn pictures of themselves and their friends. If so, they’ve drawn self-portraits and portraits. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter and etcher famous for his dramatic portraits and se
This valuable resource will teach readers everything they need to know to read a map. They’ll get lost in this book as they read fun facts about real-life pirate shipwrecks and buried treasure. They w
Describes the training, dangers, and duties of test pilots, including information on flight simulators, commercial airline testing, and classified military projects.
Describes the roles and responsibities of animal handlers, discussing how they develop bonds with and train animals and the various industries in which their animals work.
Describes the training, dangers, and duties of explosive technicians and pyrotechnicians, including information on the science of explosives, demolition, and fireworks.
Presents information about dancing, including how dancing exercises the body, how to prepare for a dance session, and introduces such dances as hip-hop, ballet, and contemporary.
Presents information about ice skating, including the equipment needed, learning how to properly fall and get back up on the ice, and introduces such ice-skating sports as speed skating and ice hockey
Presents information about the heritage, language, and tradition of different martial arts, including aikido, kung fu, jujitsu, karate, and tae kwon do.
Details the activities of the cultures around the world that have engaged in human sacrifice, including the Aztecs, the Indian Thuggee sect, and the ancient pagan British.
Introduces the Roman warriors known as gladiators, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through sports such as wrestling.
