A handbook for researching, planning, and writing a formal term paper includes expanded information on plagiarism and up-to-date tips on finding, using, and documenting electronic sources.
Where do you find a band? How do you get a gig? Learn the facts before reading a story about what happens when pride gets in the way of making great music.
What are UFOs? Are they real? What do they look like? Explore these questions and read "The Valley of the Zombies," a thrilling story about aliens invading Earth.
Could you jump through fire or pull a truck with just a rope? These and more amazing feats are covered along with a story, "Feat of Endurance," which explores the crazy things some people will do just
Introduces vampire lore and some of the scientific and historical facts behind the legends and includes a fictional story about the search for a vampire.
Introduces the history of exploration and focuses on notable explorers and their discoveries, in a book that includes a fictional account of the first astronaut to reach the stars.
Introduces the history of disasters in civilization, both of natural and man-made origin, in a book that includes a fictional account of a town in the path of a volcano.
An introduction to the dinosaurs, including what they ate, where they lived, and what killed them off, also features a short story about two children who travel back in time while hunting for fossils.
Answers questions about the origin of the universe, time travel, and other diverse subjects and includes a fictional story featuring a boy who finds out his universe is part of a computer program.
Describes speed, including the history of humankind's speed records on land, water, and in the air, in a book that includes a fictional account of a rally racing team.
Introduces twelve of Earth's most unusual places, from the Bermuda Triangle to the Tower of London and includes a fictional story about a lost tribe of very small men.
Introduces six deadly things related to the sea, including sharks, pirates, and tsunamis, in a text that includes a fictional story about two divers and a potential shark attack.
Crack, crack, crack! The cookies snap open and the family’s fortunes are revealed. Mei Mei wants to know how hers will come true. Jie Jie scoffs—they never come true. But Pacy isn’t so sure. As she wa
Discusses the harmful effects that alcohol and tobacco have on the human body and how the improper use of drugs causes abuse and addiction, and includes myths and excuses given for misuse.
A look at the most infamous scientific hoax examines the paleontological find that initiated the controversy and explains how the hoax was perpetrated.
Uses a fictional story and factual information to describe the Cardiff Giant hoax, in which people of upstate New York were fooled into believing that the petrified form of a giant human being had bee
A young boy and his father make the difficult journey to the gold fields of the Klondike, in a story that includes information on the Klondike gold rush and the rise of the town of Dawson.
An account of the events leading up to the famous 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, two important figures in the early politics of the United States.
Trying to juggle his job at "Taste of Italy" along with writing papers for school and his graduation requirement to volunteer at the Golden Oaks Retirement Home, class clown Derrick uses humor to get
Trying to juggle his job at "Taste of Italy" along with writing papers for school and his graduation requirement to volunteer at the Golden Oaks Retirement Home, class clown Derrick uses humor to get
A young boy and his father make the difficult journey to the gold fields of the Klondike, in a story that includes information on the Klondike gold rush and the rise of the town of Dawson.
Covers the process of criminal investigations, from the crime scene to the courtroom, and describes the scientific methods used in witness and suspect interrogation, fingerprinting, and DNA.
Provides an introduction to the sport of rock climbing, along with information on the sport's history, styles of climbing, equipment, famous climbers, techniques, popular sites for climbing, and some
Explains the origin of the ancient list of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and examines each wonder, detailing its origins, appearance, and eventual end.
