This adventurous new book examines the role of the infamous conquistador Hernando Cortés in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Sensitively written text describes his interactions with… More →

Discover the incredible stories behind some of the greatest medical breakthroughs. Find out… • how an embarrassed doctor invented the stethoscope; • why nobody believed that germs were… More →

What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed… More →

This exciting new book relates the story of the first explorers to reach the top of the world. Sir Edmund Hillary, a veteran New Zealand climber, and Tenzing Norgay, a Tibetan Sherpa or… More →

Hinduism in Bali follows Yoni as she practices for a dance performance at the local temple. Learn more about the art of Hindu dancing as she rehearses, gives offerings to the gods, and… More →

Bobbie Kalman's Historic Communities series has been revised and updated! This immensely popular series by acclaimed nonfiction author Bobbie Kalman provides a close-up view of how people in… More →

The history of the world is full of unusual events. History Mysteries Revealed gives the answers to such questions as why did the people of Easter Island compete in a deadly race for birds'… More →

History is full of unanswered questions, puzzling mysteries, and hidden clues. History Raiders is an engaging series that follows an intrepid explorer who journeys around the world to solve… More →

The hoatzin is not hard to identify; not only does it have a blue face and red eyes--it smells bad! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the hoatzin's… More →

Learn about the world of hockey and how science is helping the game. You'll read about hockey skates, hockey sticks, and goalie equipment, and get a better understanding of how hockey is… More →