When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the United States was in the middle of a war of words with Afghanistan's neighbor Iran. The U.S. government along with many other countries… More →
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Astronauts and cosmonauts were the heroes of a 20th Century battle without weapons - the race for global dominance in space. The Space Race explores how the quest to put "a man on the moon"… More →
Astronauts cannot take showers in microgravity. Tiny drops of water could drift away and damage equipment so they have to make do with a wet cloth and rinseless shampoo. Discover what it is… More →
Everyone knows what those glowing points of light in the night sky are - but do you know what they are made of? The Stars: Glowing Spheres in the Sky answers this question as well as many… More →
The St. Lawrence River forms part of the boundary between Canada and the United States and connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. This informative book follows this important… More →
The star at the center of our solar system, the Sun is as essential to life here on Earth as water is. Find out what type of star the Sun is, and what fuels its enormous energy. Readers will… More →
When a grumpy troll wants the billy goats to hand over their food to cross his bridge, the goats have a different idea. Sometimes you don't have to trick others to get your way. The best way… More →
The three little pigs, Uno, Dos, and Tres, are excited to open their new businesses. When a wolf comes by with visions of pork dishes in his head, the pigs are appalled. What will it take to… More →
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers surround a region once known as Mesopotamia, the "cradle" of ancient civilizations that included Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This fascinating book follows… More →
When Hare brags about how fast she can run, slow-moving Tortoise challenges her to a race. Does Tortoise have some magical power that will help him run? No, but he is wise and determined.… More →