"Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find
How do we know about the Incas? What were Inca towns and cities like? What was the “lost city of the Incas”? Geography Matters in the Inca Empire looks at how the Inca Empire changed through time and
What turns a flood event into a flood disaster? What can be done to protect crops from pests and fire? How do scientists detect likely tornado formation inside a thunderstorm? This book discusses natu
Is burning coal still harmful today? What is fracking? What do we do when fossil fuels run out? This book looks at the potentially harmful implications on the state of our planet from the use of fossi
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Shang Dynasty China. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and
Discover the most amazing gadget designs since 1900. From the Japanese Tamagotchi to the iPhone, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing games and gadgets. We look at the needs t
All movement depends on forces, and forces hold the universe in balance. This book explores forces, from simple pushes and pulls to the force of gravity that keeps our feet on the ground.
Provides information on wolves specifically the gray wolf family, but also contains information on other dog species, including the dhole and African wild dog.
"This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins,
This series will tell the amazing story of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. The books will detail the characters' humble origin
"This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins,
Discover the most amazing building designs since 1900. From the Empire State Building to, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing games and gadgets. We look at the needs that pro
Takes an in-depth look at stories related to human rights around the world, covering such topics as women's rights, the rights of children, and the role of the United Nations.
Introduces the main kinds of birds, and explains how they are born, grow, move, eat, protect themselves, and reproduce, where they live, and how humans use birds.
Introduces the main kinds of reptiles--lizards and snakes, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuataras--and explains how they are born, grow, move, protect themselves, and reproduce, where and h
Introduces the basic principles of money and personal finance, including its history, sources of money, banking and bank accounts, credit cards, identity theft, budgeting, loans, and related topics.
