An obsession for hundreds of years, the search for the fabled Northwest Passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific is a tale of ambition, fear, folktales, courage, and controversy. This… More →

For years, space scientists have been asking the question "Is there other life out there?" Readers will enjoy the fascinating history of our search for extraterrestrial life - from aliens to… More →

Being the kid of a MyVids travel host isn't easy. Kimmy gets to travel all over with her mom, but some places give her the creeps. While visiting the Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, she… More →

A service dog is any dog that performs a job or a task that helps a person who has a physical or mental disability. These tasks can be anything from guiding people down a sidewalk to sniffing More →

The men and women of the Armed Forces serve with honor. This series describes the kinds of careers and jobs performed by people in different branches of the service. Are you ready to serve?… More →

Not all rain clouds lead to rainbows. Some form into ravaging thunderstorms, bringing pounding hail, wild winds, and bolts of lightning that light up the sky and threaten lives. Winter storms More →

This informative and candid book discusses sex and sexuality in an honest and nonjudgmental way. Topics include sexual orientation and gender identity, relationships, virginity, birth… More →

Many people today identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. This timely title gives young people a better understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and the… More →

The Shaping Modern Science series explores some of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time and the people and events behind them. This innovative series examines the difficulties… More →

Although they occur rarely, shark attacks on humans always grab headlines around the world. This fascinating book explores just what makes some kinds of sharks attack and the kind of damage… More →