A worldwide conflict, World War II involved alliances between political leaders and military forces from many different countries, including the United States and Canada. This fascinating… More →
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"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, a scientist and… More →
What makes skateboarding an extreme sport? Performing jumps, flips, and tricks takes a lot of skill--and nerve. Learn all about skateboarding at the skate park, on the streets, and off-road.… More →
Time to jump and grind it with Crabtree Contacts' Skateboarding. Full-color photographs of exciting skateboarding action make for a pleasurable and informative read for young people. More →
Welcome to the world of beautiful-but-dangerous reptiles! Snake Bite invites readers to explore these slithery serpents - where they live, what they eat, and, most importantly, the potential… More →
What makes snowboarding an extreme sport? Start with daring jumps, flips, and tricks--then add a slippery surface. Learn all about alpine racing, and snowboarding on the half-pipe, down… More →
Soccer World Cup takes readers into the excitement of professional soccer in stadiums across the globe. Soccer fans will love this insightful look into the highest level of competitive soccer More →
Social bullying involves hurting someone's reputation or relationships. Also called relational bullying, it includes acts such as social exclusion, spreading rumors, and embarrassing a person More →
Sojourner Truth lived a truly remarkable life. She had the ear of President Abraham Lincoln and fellow abolitionists Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and William Lloyd Garrison. One More →
Sonia Sotomayor, born of Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, New York, became a household name when President Barack Obama nominated her to the United States Supreme Court in 2009. Her… More →