In its short history, the United States has been shaped by many important events. Read about Ellis Island, the first stop for millions of immigrants headed for North America, from 1892 to… More →

Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the everglades ecosystem in Florida. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals and plants… More →

Soil is second only to oceans as the most important living area on planet Earth. A square meter of soil may be home to many millions of living things. Soil is as important as the atmosphere… More →

For centuries, exploration of the Arctic has been pursued for its potential value as a commercial sea route. Many expeditions tried in vain to navigate its frozen waterways. This timely book… More →

From the Panama Canal to Hoover Dam and the Eiffel Tower, Experts in Engineering outlines the principles and processes followed to build some of the world's most spectacular structures.… More →

Thrilling adventure and chilling terror unfold in the telling of three real-life events. Read about the decades-long obsession by many climbers to be the first to reach the top of Mount… More →

It's high adventure in this thrilling addition to the Renaissance World series. Learn all about the Age of Exploration, where brave Europeans sailed around the world in search of sea routes… More →

Explorers chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of adventurous female explorers from around the world. Events explored include the suffragist movement, women's education, early… More →

This engaging book follows the travels of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid style as Columbus More →

This exciting book follows the travels of Portuguese explorer and navigator Ferdinand Magellan who led an expedition to the Spice Islands that ended up circumnavigating the Earth. Historical… More →