Examines the military campaigns of World War II in the Pacific, from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the fall of the Philippines to the United States attacks on Iwo Jima and Okinawa and the Ja
Introduces the concept of subtraction through examples of counting and subtracting the different types of seals in the illustrations, including information about the physical characteristics and behav
Describes the Dodge Viper sports car, including its components, the history of the car, and how it has improved in speed, performance, and style over the years.
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the young Canadian-born musician who was first noticed for videos of him singing on YouTube and has since made successful albums and concert appearances.
Presents general information about Tasmanian devils, the dangers that they face that threaten their survival as a species, and the work that is done to protect them.
Introduces the cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, the only venomous water snake in North America, and describes its habitat, appearance, and habits.
Examines mythical creatures from around the world, explaining the story behind each myth, how each creature came into existence, and where in the world each myth originated.
Introduces the skills needed to play the position of catcher, discussing throwing and coordination, communicating with the pitcher, and preventing stolen bases.
Introduces readers to different kinds of energy, how it is obtained, how people use it, how nonrenewable energy affects the environment, how renewable and clean energy sources provide better solutions
Describes the history of space exploration and the many recent advances made in astronomy and astronautics, including the lunar landing, space telescopes, and probes analyzing other planets.
"They are from all over the world, and are as diverse as banshees, unicorns, and Rumpelstiltskin. Each page takes readers on a journey to discover the tales of these beautiful and frightening legends
Lists mythical giants and other large creatures from legends around the world, including the Golem, the Cyclops, and the Mongolian Death Worm, and explains the history behind each legend.
Introduces race horses, describing their physical characteristics and training, and discussing some of the famous race horses of the past, including Man o' War, Seabiscuit, and Secretariat.
Traces the history of slavery in early America, describing what life was like for slaves coming to the New World, life on plantations, the work they did, famous escapes, and their efforts to obtain fr
