Furious that her twin brother, Cypselis, promised her as a slave should he lose a footrace, Ellie must find a way for tortoise-slow Cypselis to beat his classmate to the finish line at their school in
Uses the examples of fighter jets to discuss matter and its properties, including states, atoms and their components, elements, molecules, and compounds.
On a snowy Christmas Eve, Chris ignores a series of warnings to take a dangerous motorcycle ride with Angela, a new friend who may be more than she appears to be.
"In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Philo Farnsworth came up with the idea for electronic television at age 14, and later developed his idea into the technology for television that is sti
When James is abducted by aliens, he undergoes some drastic changes but although his super powers make him the most popular boy at school, they cause him more problems than he had bargained for.
Easy-to-read text in this appealing set covers everything about gymnastics, from competitions and events to tumbling and training, along with practical tips and informative sidebars to help young gymn
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions provide hours of creative fun for young readers and their friends, letting the personal style of each crafter shine through simple projects.
Highlights the life of the self-taught mathematician and astronomer who helped survey the land for Washington, D.C., and published several almanacs, a first for an African American at that time.
"Some of the most interesting-looking dinosaurs arrived late in the dinosaur age. These dinosaurs used their armor and horns to survive. Find out what else they did to become the last ones standing"--
Presents the life and accomplishments of the army officer and explorer who discovered the great Rocky Mountain peak in Colorado that bears his name, and whose expeditions increased knowledge about the
A reader of fairy tales, a young princess longs for the day when a prince will save her from a dragon or witch, but when she finally is chased and locked in a tower she decides to take matters into he
Alex is a marvelous little boy who is just like other people in some ways, such as getting angry sometimes, but also unique because of his special laugh, his grizzly hugs, and his own interesting thou
An account of Zebulon Pike and his explorations in the Northwest and West, including his activities in Mexico on behalf of General James Wilkinson and his role in the War of 1812.
Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western
