"From Michelangelo's paintings to climbing the world's highest mountains and breaking the sound barrier, this book offers a glimpse of the greatest achievements made by humans in history. Bite-sized b
"Robotics, the Internet, and computers are some of the most signifcant technology breakthroughs of the last hundred years. This book identifies the pioneers of technology and how their innovations hav
"From the Panama Canal to Hoover Dam and the Eiffel Tower, Experts in Engineering outlines the principles and processes followed to build some of the world's most spectacular structures. Readers will
Harry Styles first rose to international fame as a member of the pop group One Direction, which took the world by storm after its members were discovered on The X Factor. But his successful solo music
Known for his creative songwriting and unique talent, Ed Sheeran has developed a devoted following of music fans around the world. Raised in a small town in England, he independently produced his musi
From online singing sensation to international superstar, boy-next-door Shawn Mendes is one of the world s biggest young stars. Born and raised in Pickering, Ontario, Shawn first gained attention by s
"A Founding Father of the United States, Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a free press is important to a functioning democracy. In other words, without critical and reliable press, a society and gover
Known as the Kid President, American teenager Robby Novak thinks it's cool to be kind, and that compassion and curiosity can help change the world. A YouTube sensation and author of two books before h
"Find out about the different types of volcanoes and how they form. Learn how scientists monitor volcanic activity, and what makes some eruptions so much more destructive than others. Read about some
"Discover what earthquakes are and how they are caused. Find out how scientists measure earthquakes, and what makes some earthquakes so much more destructive than others. Read about some of the most s
Follows the voyages of a nineteenth-century Englishwoman, focusing on her journey throughout West Africa which helped shape European perceptions of African cultures and British imperialism.
"Takes readers through the life story of influential English archaeologist and traveler Gertrude Bell. Bell explored what is now the Middle East and played a significant role in the creation of modern
Discusses future plans for space colonies, describing the use of drones and robots, research for resources, colony self-sufficiency, transportation, and asteroid mining.
"Can't find a job on Earth? This inspiring book looks at the possibilities of industry and commerce in space. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of mining asteroids and moons, se
Uses the story of a South Sudanese family to illustrate the plight of the people of South Sudan who are caught in the violence of civil war and must leave everything behind to live in the safety of re
Follows the story of Martinez and his family as they flee their neighborhood when gangs harm and threaten them and are smuggled to a refugee camp in Mexico, where they live alongside thousands of othe
Follows the story of Sahar and her family as they flee the civil war in Yemen, first by boat to a refugee camp, then finally to Canada, where they must adjust to a very different way of life.
Follows the story of Andres and his family as they flee from threats from rebel groups and find peace in Ecuador, and wonder if they will be able to return now that peace has been declared.
"Politically and socially, the decade from 1947 to 1956 marked an era of repression and fear. McCarthyism was a practice named for the blustery U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy. Known for his reckless and
