Be inspired to keep fit with Get Active: Gymnastics!Learn an array of different gymnastic disciplines with Get Active!: Gymnastics. From floor work to vaulting, the beam to the trampoline, this book h
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
More than 50 kinds of mini pigs can be found around the world. They include popular pigs such as the potbellied pig, as well as exotic pigs such as the Kunekune of New Zealand. Readers explore the wor
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
Travel back in time to ancient Britain, a region loaded with archaeological finds that have been instrumental in our understanding of the past. This volume explores ancient Britain’s most exciting arc
Ancient Egypt was a formative civilization in the history of the world. This volume examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period,
From the earliest human settlements near present-day Peru to the more recent Inca civilization, readers will be fascinated by the important archaeological finds that have occurred in this region. This
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
From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of t
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
People used to think that Earth was flat, but now we know it isn’t. How did we find out Earth is actually a sphere? How did science help us understand the shape of our planet? Readers will delight in
Édouard Manet is one of the world’s best-known artists, but he almost wasn’t an artist at all. His father tried to persuade him practice law or join the navy, but Manet wanted to paint. His depictions
When most people think of the Impressionist painters, they think of European men. However, Mary Cassatt was an American-born woman who is regarded by many as the Impressionist who defined that movemen
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
Many people consider Winslow Homer to be one of the greatest American painters of the nineteenth century. Readers learn why with this biographical text, which features Homer’s most famous works, inclu
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
Camille Pissarro’s work is featured in famous museums around the world. He was known not only for his unique style—including the way he applied paint—but also for his encouraging manner toward fellow
Paul Gauguin’s paintings weren’t appreciated until after his death, but now he’s known as one of the fathers of modern art. Readers learn what made Gauguin’s work unique through informative text about
Sports fans will let out a cheer when they pick up this accessible title. Injecting excitement into this vital topic, readers will be instantly absorbed into the sports world as they learn important s
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.
