This informative book describes how the Muslim religion started, including the life of the Prophet Muhammad; the Hegira and Kaaba; caliphs; the split of the Sunni and Shi'a and the beliefs of More →

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know why water is one of the most valuable resources on Earth? Can you explain how the power of water shapes and changes the land? In this… More →

This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Sahara Desert in North Africa. The biggest hot desert on Earth, it covers parts of twelve countries - more area than… More →

In 1692, two young girls in Salem, Massachusetts, were diagnosed by the local doctor as being bewitched. Hysteria over witchcraft reached a fever pitch leading the Puritan townsfolk to accuse More →

The Science Behind the Athlete series introduces the reader to different sports and explains the innovations that help athletes succeed. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and… More →

The Science of Catastrophe series looks at the world of disasters from a scientific point of view. Each book takes thirteen examples, explaining what happened and the science involved in each More →

The Science of Computers takes an overall look at information technology, exploring how computers operate and the amazing devices that are used in homes, schools, and businesses today.… More →

This engaging book describes the properties of light waves, how they move, and the way our eyes receive them. Readers will learn that we see an object when light reflects from its surface and More →

What do our bodies need to function healthily? This important new series provides the answers. Each title explores the purpose of a particular nutrient and explains why our bodies need it,… More →

This engaging book describes the properties of sound waves, how they move, and the way our ears catch them. Readers will learn how sound waves travel through different mediums and be amazed… More →