This timely and important title examines the motivations, events, and effects of the terrorist practice of taking hostages. From political bargaining throughout history to current activity by More →

Every state or country has a haunted history. Hotels are where travelers check in for a relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, some of the ghostly guests from long ago never bothered to check out! More →

Every state or country has a haunted history. Hotels are where travelers check in for a relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, some of the ghostly guests from long ago never bothered to check out! More →

The hottest planets in our solar system, Mercury and Venus, are investigated in this fascinating title from the Exploring Our Solar System series. Come inside to find out why these planets… More →

It is estimated about 150 million people around the world are homeless. What homelessness means, why people become homeless, and how governments and organizations work to end homelessness are More →

This Decodable Reader story shares that there are problems all around town! Think about how they can be fixed as you practice reading words with "ow." A key feature of this book is The… More →

Are there plants on other planets? Can plants really hear music? How can a plant eat a fly? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of plants, and much more. More →

The How did that get here series introduces children to the history and geography of some of our most commonly-used commodities. Readers will learn how the seed of the cocao plant becomes a More →

Certain sea slugs have developed a remarkable defensive adaptation - they can use the stinging cells of the sea anemones they eat to protect themselves. Whether adapting over millions of… More →

Without food, an animal cannot survive. With so many competing species, carnivores and herbivores alike have developed fascinating methods of finding the food that keeps them fat and happy.… More →