Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved―and frightening!―characters of our time.Find out how Dracula―a smooth-talking count with a dark secret―became the infamous creature we all know an
This series of high-interest, low reading level biographies chronicles the lives of inspiring individuals using a vivid, graphic-novel format that will capture the attention of reluctant readers.
Provides an introduction to Japan, using a question-and-answer format that discusses land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and f
A raging wildfire burns thousands of homes. A violent earthquake creates a giant tsunami that destroys countless lives. A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of peo
Imagine being lost near the North or South poles. All around you is nothing but snow and ice as far as you can see. What would you do? Discover the true tales of daring people who survived through bit
Describes the history of the Department of Energy, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it access
Describes the history of the Department of Justice, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it acces
Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced one of the most notorious moments in American history - the Salem Witch Trials. In the sprin
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this fourth book in a nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious historical figure
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. TV was new in those days, and these were both the first debates ever h
Describes the Allied landings in Normandy, France, that began on June 6, 1944, known as "D-Day," and the events that followed from the opposing viewpoints of the Allies and the Germans.
The biggest oil spill in U.S. history that polluted the pristine waters of Alaska decades ago and killed thousands of birds, mammals, and fish, still haunts the people who are living with its aftermat
The long-term damage from an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant more than 30 years ago is still unknown. When explosions ripped through the reactor in rural Ukraine, then part of the Soviet
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this second book in a brand-new nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious histori
It’s one of the most famous sports images of all time. Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston is sprawled on his back in the boxing rim. Muhammad Ali stands over Liston, holding his right han
Jesse Owens’ gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed
Describes the lives and adventures of some of North America's earliest explorers, discussing the challenges they faced, what routes they took, and their impact on the lives of indigenous peoples they
"Discusses the shooting deaths of Kent State University students by the National Guard in 1970 and the iconic photograph that became a symbol of the antiwar movement"--
Discusses the life of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, a man whose life could be summed up by an iconic photograph that captured his stealing of home during
The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Amer
The world's great powers have all been swept up in the first global war. Spying on the enemy can provide information that might be useful for your country's war effort. The work is dangerous but excit
The United States has been torn in half by the war between North and South. It is vital for an army to know what the enemy is doing--and perhaps spread false information as well. Spying is risky if yo
The story behind two battles collectively known as the Battle of Saratoga makes an unforgettable tale, yet it's unfamiliar to many people. These battles are considered the turning point of the America
The inspiring story of the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War is important and unforgettable, yet it's unfamiliar to many people. These soldiers served heroically to win the freedom of
"In You Choose format, explores the history of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, including the struggles minorities had in achieving the right to vote, enforcement of the law, and the Civil Rights moveme
Presents the life and accomplishments of Hillary Rodham Clinton, from her childhood in Chicago and her Yale law education to her success in politics as First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State.
"Tensions have been brewing in Europe for years. Finally the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary sets off four bloody years of war that eventually involved the entire wor
"You're one of millions of immigrants leaving your home in the early 1900s to move to the United States. You're searching for a better life. Ellis Island, near New York City, is your first stop in you
"A jet plane soars through the sky. A drone hovers above an enemy target waiting to release its deadly rocket. A GPS satellite circles Earth, sending information that helps you get where you want to g
Action-packed, true-history tales put you in the cockpit. Experience World War II as it happened-the thrills of blasting the enemy in a dogfight, the terror of being trapped in a burning plane, and th
