Polio plagued humans for thousands of years with no cure and few effective treatments. This informative book describes how there was no real understanding of what it was until scientists were More →

Like many viruses, smallpox is highly contagious. It's also dreadful, deadly, and thanks to microscopes and modern technology--now officially eradicated. This fascinating book explains how a… More →

The flu is so common that people don't often see it as a deadly and debilitating disease. Despite the advances made by science, each year 5 million people worldwide get the flu, and thousands More →

This interesting book examines the events and people who were involved in the War of 1812 between the United States and what would later become Canada. Unusal for a war, the conflict ended… More →

All life on Earth depends on the water cycle! The Water Cycle is a fascinating book that introduces children to this important cycle using a clear, step-by step approach. Kids will learn… More →

The Weather guides students through the many different facets of weather, from the makings of a thunderstorm to weather forecasting. Easy-to-follow text and clear diagrams make learning about More →

What is fog? Why does it snow? What makes the wind blow? Each book in The Weather Forecast series reveals for young readers what causes different kinds of weather. With engaging, full-page… More →

This exciting graphic novel recounts three historic land and air battles in Europe during World War… • Duel in the skies - The Battle of Britain, September 24, 1940 - The desperate air batt More →

In colonial times, everything was made from natural materials such as wood. Tools, furniture, containers, building materials, wheels, and carriages were all crafted by expert artisans such as More →

We use adjectives to describe and compare the things in our world. In this spellbinding book, the Word Wizard reveals the secrets of the magical world of adjectives, including synonyms,… More →