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 →
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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 →
Since the dawn of the Space Age in 1957, space probes have discovered exotic space environments, giant ice volcanoes, planet-wide dust storms, as well as more mysteries such as impossibly… More →
This innovative series provides readers with essential information about the body's most vital organ - the brain. Each title examines the brain using a different lens, or perspective, to give More →
This fascinating book describes what scientists discovered about the Moon from the Apollo missions that came after the successful landing in 1969, until the last mission in 1972. A discussion More →
Landmarks are unique natural or human-made structures that help us identify where in the world we are. This fascinating series features the landmarks--mountains and waterfalls, ancient… More →
This captivating title looks at extinction--from the dinosaurs, 65 million years ago, to the possible extinction of species in our world today. More →
What makes a sport extreme? More than a regular one, an extreme sport usually involves a higher level of risk and challenges. This exciting series shows readers the styles, equipment, moves,… More →
Resentment and compassion link these two reader's theater-style plays that help teach young people how to deal with real situations. Both deal with traumatic changes within a family - a… More →
The War of 1812 resulted in a surging sense of nationalism for both the United States and Canada. This fascinating book looks at the achievements of the military leaders and other key figures More →
An estimated 40,000 children are born with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in the United States each year. The impacts on school and family, and social life are immense. FASDs are a group… More →