Mosquitoes have lived on Earth for more than 30 million years! Close-up photos and detailed illustrations depict the amazing changes a mosquito goes through in four stages: egg, larva, pupa,… More →

Emperor penguins are one of the very few species able to survive in the frigid Antarctic and the only species that stays there year round. Children will be fascinated by the journey taken by… More →

The Life Cycle of a Shark gives children clear insight into the growth and development of these fascinating, prehistoric fish. Children will be eager to discover how shark pups are born, the… More →

Electrical engineering employs the largest number of engineers. This field of engineering covers everything related to electrical devices, systems, and the uses of electricity. This… More →

Do you wonder about the world around us? In this book, learn about electrical circuits and why they make a difference in our daily lives. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →

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Imagine being struck by lightning. ZAP! You could be killed on the spot. So why do we have something as powerful and dangerous as electricity running through our homes? Because our modern… More →

This lively book will teach readers about the chemical compounds that make up all kinds of objects, giving them a new understanding of the world around them. Colorful illustrations encourage… More →

Born in Romania in 1928, Eliezer ("Elie") Wiesel had a childhood steeped in the traditions of his Orthodox Jewish family. From the moment of his family's deportation to the death camp at… More →

Elie Wiesel lost most of his family to the Nazi death camps of World War II. As a Holocaust survivor, he dedicated his life to ending injustice, suffering, and indifference. In this 1999… More →