A look at the most infamous scientific hoax examines the paleontological find that initiated the controversy and explains how the hoax was perpetrated.
Offers young readers a look at six traditional stories from China that examine the subjects of trust, responsibility, and the consequences of human behavior.
Kenneth and Aleesa, working on a social studies project, suddenly find themselves back in time in 1931, where they meet the famous poet Lanston Hughes.
Presents Bradbury's short story about a house whose advanced technology first pleases then increasingly terrifies its occupants, accompanied by questions and exercises about the text.
An introduction to sprint car racing, including its history, how sprint cars are built, famous sprint car racers, groups that sponsor racing, and racing for kids.
Explains what early civilizations believed about natural disasters; highlights notable eruptions, earthquakes, fires, floods, droughts, famines, and diseases, as well as two noted military failures; a
After gold is discovered in California in 1849, a boy and his father leave their Massachusetts home to prospect for gold in the hills outside of Sacramento.
After gold is discovered in California in 1849, a boy and his father leave their Massachusetts home to prospect for gold in the hills outside of Sacramento.
Describes the journey to and the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, from the point of view of a ten year old boy.
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.
Describes some of the pets who have shared the White House with various presidents, including Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird, Abraham Lincoln's goats, Warren Harding's dog, and John Kennedy's hamsters
David travels back in time to 1906 San Francisco to try to save the lives of Antonio Giovanni and his family who were victims of the devastating earthquake.
Describes some of the pets who have shared the White House with various presidents, including Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird, Abraham Lincoln's goats, Warren Harding's dog, and John Kennedy's hamsters
David and his family use his grandfather's time travel machine to travel to 1853 Ohio, where they assist runaway slaves on their journey north on the Underground Railroad.
Recounts the struggles and triumphs of Jack Trice, the first African American to play football for Iowa State, who died in 1923 of injuries received on the field.
Recounts the struggles and triumphs of Jack Trice, the first African American to play football for Iowa State, who died in 1923 of injuries received on the field.
Provides factual information about climbing Mt. McKinley based on the fictional story of a sixteen-year-old boy and his adventure climbing the tallest mountain in North America.
When Ranyevskaya returns almost bankrupt after ten years abroad, she and her brother snub the lucrative scheme of Lopakhin, a peasant turned entrepreneur, to save the family estate.
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.
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.
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
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
David and his family travel back in time to 1880 to experience life in the American South as the Reconstruction era following the Civil War came to an end.
A young girl and her father, prospering in their new life in Texas, join the volunteers at the Alamo to fight against the forces of Mexican General Santa Anna.
Aletha Dunne and her glamourous but irresponsible Aunt Monique are only planning a pleasant drive in the mountains, but a series of mishaps soon leaves them stranded in the wilderness.
An angry Jordan Ames and his best friend, Lee Lewis, skip school for the day but find themselves trapped when Jordan's shabby old car breaks down during a sudden blizzard.
In Florida during the First Seminole War, eleven-year-old Tilly and her family, slaves on the Miller Plantation, try to reach St. Augustine in hopes of gaining their freedom.
