Presents the life of the Apache warrior, including his early life on his father's farm, his first contact with nonnatives, his resentment of reservations, and his death.
Presents the life of the man who invented the World Wide Web, including his childhood, his early career, and how he came up with the idea of hyperlinks.
Gemstones and snowflakes represent some of our most memorable and alluring interactions with crystals, but crystals form many different materials, come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, and can gr
It has been said that good things come in small packages. Such is the case with Arduino. Using the Arduino programming language, users operate microcontrollers, which are essentially mini-computers th
Mercury, the smallest and densest planet in the solar system, was first observed at least five thousand years ago, but its proximity to the sun makes it difficult for scientists to study. This appeali
Profiles the life and achievements of the inventor whose creation of the cotton gin, as well as a machine that could mass-produce muskets, transformed the American economy and greatly influenced manuf
Provides a history of the Articles of Confederation, and explains how it came to be written, the meaning of each section, and the reasons why it was eventually replaced by the Constitution.
The courageous, determined Malala Yousafzai, who became an internationally recognized advocate for the education of women and girls, survived an assassination attempt and won the Nobel Peace Prize, al
Auto racing is known around the world for its high speeds and long races. Readers discover the drivers who’ve gone the fastest and won the most races as they learn about this sport’s most famous recor
Introduces stick bugs, including the different species' characteristics, what they eat, how they care for their young, and how they use their appearance to hide from predators.
Describes the various parts of the nervous system and how the brain works, and discusses the effects of injuries and diseases, the nervous system in other animals, and related topics.
Describes the Porsche line of sports cars, including their components, the history of the cars, and how they have improved in speed, performance, and style over the years.
Describes the Corvette sports car, including its components, the history of the car, and how it has improved in speed, performance, and style over the years.
Discusses how to tell if a cat is angry or just playing, describing such warning signs as flat ears, hissing, and a straight tail, and notes how a cat shows love.
Provides information about Easter Island and its moai statues, including such facts as that its largest volcano can be seen from space and that some moai wear red "hats" for special rituals.
