Introduces readers to early celebrations of Christmas around the world and includes beautiful illustrations that focus on Christmas customs and traditions of the Victorian era, each spread featuring a
Shows how the world's five oceans--Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic--are interconnected and why they are vitally important to the rest of Earth.
Recounts the events of the Second World War, discussing the United States entrance into the war, and describes how the Germans flattened the streets of London.
Introduces the lives and accomplishments of notable inventors, from James Watt and the steam engine to Tim Berners-Lee, who was behind the development of the World Wide Web.
Would you dare be the surgeon on board a sailing ship in the 1700s? You'll need to know where to find dragon's blood, how to drill into a skull without anesthetic, how to stop rotting limbs from falli
Introduces major developments in modern medicine, from William Harvey's discovery that the heart is a pump to the development of an artificial heart, and explains original reactions and the difference
Presents events that could or could not be scientifically possible, including dinosaurs living again, the possibility of time travel, and if lightening can strike twice.
Introduces the Lewis and Clark Expedition and its accomplishments, and describes their equipment and gear, the people involved and the ones they met, the hardships they overcame, and the sights they s
Introduces major figures from World War II, including the leaders on both sides, scientists, members of the military, Anne Frank and Holocaust survivor Ruth Foster, and such civilian heroes as Oskar S
The world's greatest inventors share the secrets of their inventions. Follow the inventing process step by step. Read about the races to invent the lightbulb, telephone, and airplane. Find out who inv
Presents information about exploring the deep ocean and describes the terrain, the sea and plant life found there, and the special equipment needed for the exploration.
Introduces the festival of the Dionysia in ancient Athens and describes Greek dinners, the theater, and other aspects of everyday life from the point of view of an Egyptian slave boy.
Introduces the animals and plants of the Amazon basin and environmental conditions in the region through the diary entries of an American scientist and the letters she sends to her sponsors to report
Waves wash all sorts of things from the sea onto the coast. People find many treasures on coasts around the world. You might find shells and colorful fishing floats, creatures from the deep sea, or ev
Corvette is often called the Great American Sports Car. This dynamic new title gives an in-depth look at the history behind this great automobile, from its inception in 1953 to the present. The book i
Not many years ago, country music sensation Taylor Swift was singing karaoke and learning to play her first guitar. Today, the superstar singer and songwriter performs sold-out concerts around the wor
Presents information about teenage pregnancy, including reasons why some teens become pregnant, how to avoid unwanted pregnancy, how pregnancy can change the life of a teen, and ways of dealing with a
Introduces young readers to the concept and vocabulary of habitats in spreads that describe different habitats and the animals that live there, including forest, desert, grassland, wetland, mountain,
Presents information about suicide, including why some people are driven to suicide, the warning signs that often precede a suicide or suicide attempt, ways of coping with suicidal thoughts, and ways
By introducing young readers to the colors of foods also teaches about healthy eating, as eating fruits and vegetables in as many colors of the rainbow as possible every day helps people get all the i
Examines the characteristics of living organisms, describing the features of an insect, reptile, fish, bird, mammal, and plant, as well as such unusual creatures as bacteria, polyps, mollusks, and wor
Presents information about child abuse, including the different types of child abuse, the warning signs that a child may be abused, the effects of child abuse, and ways for abused children to seek hel
Presents information about different types of racism and prejudice, including their history, the negative effects that they have on people, and ways of dealing with them.
Presents information about self-injury and self-mutilation, including why some people are driven to hurt themselves, how underlying disorders can lead to self injuring behavior, seeking help for the p
Introduces wolves and their young, describing physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, the caring behavior of mother wolves, and how they are distinguished from other similar-looking animals.
Introduces chipmunks and their young, describing physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, the caring behavior of mother chipmunks, and how they are distinguished from other rodents.
