The Roman Empire lasted from 27 BC to AD 476. It was an era of military conquest, but it was also a time of great cultural, artistic, and architectural advancements. However, modern Italian culture ha
Much like the United States, Canada is a nation that’s home to many different kinds of peoples and cultures. Canada is known as a wintery country, and Quebec has one of the largest winter festivals in
The African country of Egypt was the center of one of the first human civilizations. Just looking at photographs of ancient Egyptian pyramids, jewelry, and even mummies shows how imaginative and intel
World War I and World War II both had a huge impact on the modern world. Readers explore the history of these wars in a very creative way—through making crafts inspired by these events in American his
Golden Globe award?winning actor Hugh Laurie and his critically acclaimed television show House are at the heart of this compelling biography. From his childhood struggles to live up to his Olympian f
What do Blake Griffin and Tim Duncan have in common? They’re both star power forwards in the NBA. Power forwards have the strength and skills needed to prevent other teams from scoring and making big
Baseball is a game of fast reflexes and quick decisions, and nowhere is that more evident than on the infield. This book takes readers inside the heads of players diving in the infield dirt and turnin
A receiver has a lot to worry about—catching, throwing, blocking, adjusting strategies in an instant, and more! This book lays out all of those responsibilities to help young players and spectators un
The world was stunned when bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon and killed 3 and wounded more than 25. Immediately, the city kicked into emergency mode, setting up triage tents t
Baseball isn’t easy. Every pitch is a test of wills between a pitcher and a batter, but pitching is more than just trying to throw a ball very hard. The strategy and skill involved in pitching is one
Some of the most famous basketball players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille O’Neal, were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a b
NASCAR is one of today’s hottest sports. This book gives readers a close an up-close look at everything that makes this sport exciting, competitive, thrilling, and even dangerous. Beginning with NASCA
Size, speed, and power are all needed to make a linebacker successful, but there’s more to this important position than that. Linebackers make split-second decisions that affect the outcome of each pl
Most basketball teams use two guards: a point guard and a shooting guard. A shooting guard has many responsibilities on the basketball court. They’re known for their ability to shoot the ball as well
An event still fresh in our collective memory, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 21, are an integral part of the United States’ identity and politics today. This title explains what happened in t
Life in colonial America differed greatly depending on where you lived. Colonists in New England were often close to cities and centers of trade. Many colonists in the South lived on or around plantat
Outfielders can do something few players in sports can: take points away from the other team! These amazing athletes can snatch home run balls out of the air for outs and make spectacular catches that
D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord or the Normandy Invasion, occurred on June 6, 1944, and has gone down in history as one of the most successful invasions of all times. This volume offers reader
The quarterback is generally seen as the star of the football team. Playing that position, however, is no walk in the park. A quarterback has to know the game and the plays, be an outstanding athlete,
Catchers have a very special job on a baseball diamond. They work directly with pitchers to make sure they throw the right pitches, and play a huge role in a team’s defense. Readers will go behind the
