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.
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
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
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
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
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
Be inspired to keep fit with Get Active!Learn an array of water skills with Get Active!: Swimming. From breaststroke to backstroke, lifesaving to water polo, this book has useful photos, step-by-step
Be inspired to keep fit with Get Active!Learn an array of different skating skills with Get Active!: Ice Skating. From turning to falling, ice dancing to ice hockey, this book has useful photos, step-
Be inspired to keep fit with Get Active!Learn an array of different disciplines with Get Active!: Martial Arts. From kung fu to jujitsu, aikido to judo, this book has useful photos, step-by-step guide
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
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’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
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
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
Readers will take aim as they learn how to track their prey in this compelling title. Acquiring map skills has never been more fun as readers dive into this action-packed text. With a clear real-life
Describes the training, dangers, and duties of test pilots, including information on flight simulators, commercial airline testing, and classified military projects.
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.
