The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.
Discusses the nature and effects of intolerance and offers stories from real teens who talk about their encounters with prejudices in such areas as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability,
Examines relationships among siblings, discussing such topics as the causes of conflict among siblings and the benefits of having siblings, and includes testimonies from individuals about their intera
Describes the history of the Manhattan Project and the events and people surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb and discusses the effects of its use during and after World War II.
Each title in this series introduces readers to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.
Describes the landscapes, plants, animals, history, and current conditions and ways of life of the continent of Australia and the islands of the Pacific.
Each title in this series introduces readers to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.
Each title in this series introduces readers to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.
Introduces animals that live in the world's wetlands, including alligators, green toads, and hippos, and explains what wetlands are and where they are found.
Follows the journey of a mother and baby gray whale as they journey south from the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific and includes information on the diet, behavior, and physical characteristics of whales.
Each title in this series introduces readers to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.
A True Book explores the respiratory system, explaining why and how people breathe, how each organ works, and how certain diseases can influence respiration. Reprint.
Each title in this series introduces readers to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.
Introduces readers to facts about the solar system and Earth, answering such questions as "How hot is the sun," "How big is our galaxy," and "what's the deepest place on Earth."
The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.
Describes everyday life in Pompeii as it would have been on the day of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the destruction and panic which occurred after the event, and the rediscovery of Pompeii
Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series which focuses on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and mysteries, and includes chapter summa
Uses a question and answer format to describe how a sunflower seed develops into a full grown plant, and how birds and insects assist in the plant's reproduction.
Introduces the physical characteristics of Neptune, including its orbit, atmosphere, geography, moons, and rings, and describes its nineteenth century discovery and the space probes sent to explore it
