This exciting new book tells the story of the relentless and at times tyrannical explorer Vasco da Gama who helped Portugal earn its reputation as the leader of the Age of Exploration. By the More →

This book tells the story of the Velociraptor, a lightweight dinosaur who used its speed to catch prey. It was only three feet (one meter) tall, but was feared for its ferocious hunting… More →

Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Venus! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes Earth's closest neighbor so special. Explore its stinky atmosphere,… More →

When Hollywood stars get married, they call on Vera Wang to dress them for their big day, because Vera makes the most beautiful wedding gowns in the world! Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, Mariah More →

When postage became the responsibility of the sender and not the receiver in the 1870s, mailing cards at Christmas became a popular tradition still practiced today. Victorian Christmas shows… More →

Vietnam maintains a strong link to the past but foreign cultures, especially from the West, are beginning to have an influence on their own culture. Celebrate the festivals that honor… More →

The natural beauty of Vietnam's landscape from dense jungles to scenic beaches is revealed in this new revised edition. Fascinating new information also explores Vietnam's first peoples, its… More →

Readers will enjoy seeing candid photographs of the people of Vietnam as they go about their daily lives in this revised new book. New information features Vietnamese legends and modern… More →

Step into the world of the Vikings! Make a Jarl's helmet, write your name in runes, dye material just as they did 1000 years ago, drink Viking apple juice, play the board game hnef-tafl, and… More →

The carmakers' slogan "a car for everyone" actually became a reality during the Vintage Era of automobiles. This colorful book features photographs of the surprisingly wide variety of cars… More →