A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere!It’s amazing but true: there are approximately 600 million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they
A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere!It’s amazing but true: there are approximately 600 million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they
Gonewithout a trace.No one loves a mystery more than Elizabeth MacLeod, author of the award-winning Bones Never Lie and Royal Murder. In her newest book, she presents six compelling stories about some
Gonewithout a trace.No one loves a mystery more than Elizabeth MacLeod, author of the award-winning Bones Never Lie and Royal Murder. In her newest book, she presents six compelling stories about some
From the time people first rode horses more than 5,000 years ago, these amazing creatures have changed the way humans live, travel, fight, work, and play. In her captivating storytelling style, Elizab
From the time people first rode horses more than 5,000 years ago, these amazing creatures have changed the way humans live, travel, fight, work, and play. In her captivating storytelling style, Elizab
Uncover the spine-tingling mysteries and eerie surprises that lurk right under your feet! In Secrets Underground, history buff Elizabeth MacLeod takes readers deep down, down, down below the earth
Uncover the spine-tingling mysteries and eerie surprises that lurk right under your feet! In Secrets Underground, history buff Elizabeth MacLeod takes readers deep down, down, down below the earth
Presents a compilation of miscellaneous information about horses, discussing their domestication over fifteen thousand years ago, their physical characteristics, behaviors, different breeds, and horse
A handy resource for feline lovers of all ages--and companion title to Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?--features fascinating cat facts, legends, superstitions, hero-stories, quizzes, and training tips.
From monarchs murdered at the hands of their subjects to kings killed on the battlefield, the stories of ten royals are told through the blending of dramatic storytelling and historical fact and enhan
From monarchs murdered at the hands of their subjects to kings killed on the battlefield, the stories of ten royals are told through the blending of dramatic storytelling and historical fact and enhan
Accompanied by photos, newspaper excerpts, timelines, and much more, a new installment in the Snapshots series traces the life of the famous writer, comedian, world traveler, and lecturer whose books
Accompanied by photos, newspaper excerpts, timelines, and much more, a new installment in the Snapshots series traces the life of the famous writer, comedian, world traveler, and lecturer whose books
Introduces readers to the scientist, inventor, and professor who was the orphan son of slaves yet went on to become a symbol of African-American success and interracial harmony, and whose groundbreaki
Introduces readers to the scientist, inventor, and professor who was the orphan son of slaves yet went on to become a symbol of African-American success and interracial harmony, and whose groundbreaki
Provides young readers with an introduction to the First Lady, activist, UN delegate, world traveler, and writer--Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt--who led such an inspir
Provides young readers with an introduction to the First Lady, activist, UN delegate, world traveler, and writer--Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt--who led such an inspir
Presents the life and career of the Hungarian immigrant, who rose from poverty to become one of the most famous magicians and contortionists of all time.
Presents the life and career of the Hungarian immigrant, who rose from poverty to become one of the most famous magicians and contortionists of all time.
Presents an intimate portrait of the first woman to win a Nobel Prize due to her groundbreaking discoveries in radiation, which have profoundly impacted modern science and cancer research. Simultaneou
Presents an intimate portrait of the first woman to win a Nobel Prize due to her groundbreaking discoveries in radiation, which have profoundly impacted modern science and cancer research. Simultaneou
Enhanced with quotes, period photos, maps, and letters, an informative biography provides readers with an in-depth look at the life, accomplishments, and quirks of this world-famous man. Simultaneous.
Uses photographs, newspaper clippings, maps, quotes, and drawings to explore the early struggles of the flying machine's inventors, and includes timelines and a list of pertinent web sites.
A biography of the author of Anne of Green Gables explores the many obstacles she faced to realize her dream of becoming a serious writer and includes photographs, newspaper excerpts, and actual journ
Chronicles the life of a creative and compassionate inventor who not only changed the way humans communicate, but also accomplished many revolutionary experiments with flight, air conditioning, radiat
Chronicles the life of the inventor who not only changed the way humans communicate, but also experimented with flight, air conditioning, radiation treatment for cancer, and iceberg locators
Recounts the life and efforts of Helen Keller as she struggled with being both blind and deaf with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and became an author and a campaigner for the rights of disa
Recounts the life and efforts of Helen Keller as she struggled with being both blind and deaf with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and became an author and a campaigner for the rights of disa
