Presents ten ghost stories from history, including the tale of Aeneas and Dido, the story of the Blackfoot ghosts, and the tale of the headless horseman.
An introduction to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Covers everything from this country's ancient history under the ruling pharaohs to the customs and traditions of its people today. Egypt's w
Provides an overview of Peru, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
Provides an overview of Australia, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
Provides an overview of the United States of America, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
"Geologists study earthquakes and volcanoes and are fascinated by the power of Earth's processes. They want to understand why the earth shifts and erupts, and figure out how to better predict and plan
Describes the origins and techniques of track and field events and describes the preparation required and the types of equipment needed to participate.
Introduces weather and its different components, including sunshine, clouds, wind, rain, and temperature, and explains the difference between weather and climate and why weather is important.
Introduces myths and describes how to identify a myth by its writing style, content, and setting, and includes selected famous myths and explains how to critically and creatively analyze each one.
Introduces fables and describes how to identify a legend by its themes, content, and setting, and includes selected famous legends and explains how to critically and creatively analyze each one.
Introduces legends and describes how to identify a legend by its themes, content, and setting, and includes selected famous legends and explains how to critically and creatively analyze each one.
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
Outlines the anatomy and life cycle of bedbugs, mites, and ticks, and describes how they infest humans and animals, the diseases they carry, and how to protect against them.
Examines the role of science and technology in soccer, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, soccer skills and gear, ball design and construction, and the forces behind various kicks.
Introduces the Mexican holiday of the Day of the Dead, and discusses its Aztec and Christian origins, preparations for the holiday, skeletons and other decorations and foods, holiday activities, and t
Introduces Christmas, and discusses its pagan and Christian origins, seasonal decorations and music, religious and secular celebrations, and the holiday around the world.
An introduction to maps and their various parts discusses such topics as legends and symbols, compass roses, scales, bounderies, and latitude and longitude.
Introduces Christmas, and discusses its pagan and Christian origins, seasonal decorations and music, religious and secular celebrations, and the holiday around the world.
Describes the origins of oil and gas, and discusses the role of petroleum products in history, exploring and drilling for oil, processing and transporting oil, environmental effects, and alternative e
Describes the roles and duties of women and girls of all social classes during the Middle Ages, looking at such areas as medieval dress and beauty, women's rights, and women of power in Europe and oth
Text and photographs portray Brazil's geography and climate, city and rural life, industry, and transportation, focusing especially on the Amazon and the people and animals that live on the river.
Vivid images and detailed text describe the different dwellings, nomadic and sedentary lifestyles, families and society, and arts and crafts of the native groups--such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, N
Vivid images and detailed text describe the different dwellings, nomadic and sedentary lifestyles, families and society, and arts and crafts of the native groups--such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, N
Introduces fishes, showing and describing different types including freshwater and saltwater, and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and diet
A simple introduction to food chains and webs, featuring both herbivores and carnivores and discussing energy, food production, and decomposition in various ecosystems
"How was the solar system created? Why are the Sun and Moon the same size in the sky? These are just some of the questions answered in this exciting book about our seemingly endless solar system. Read
A series that explores the history of the space program, set against the backdrop of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, is publishing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of
