On January 24, 1848 a man named James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This compelling title explains how Marshall's discovery sparked "gold fever" and lured… More →

To be a spy in today's high-tech world, you've got to specialize - whether you're keeping tabs on foreign governments, fighting terrorist organizations, or stopping cyber espionage. This… More →

Mountaineer George Mallory disappeared attempting to conquer the highest peak in the world. Seventy-five years later, Mallory's body was finally found on Everest. This exciting book describes More →

This gripping title describes the events of June 6, 1944 and explains how the Normandy landings had a momentous effect on the outcome of the war. More →

First-hand accounts, historical photographs, and engaging text combine to explore the experiences of immigrants to North America during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This… More →

This title takes us behind the scenes into president Abraham Lincoln's decision to end slavery 150 years ago. 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 →

This captivating title looks at extinction--from the dinosaurs, 65 million years ago, to the possible extinction of species in our world today. More →

Cold case files don't stay cold for very long anymore. After the medical and police teams have secured the area, the crime scene investigators arrive on the scene. This fascinating book… More →

This title provides a factual and in-depth look at one of the bloodiest battles in American history. Features include a day-by-day breakdown of events, profiles of major figures, and a… More →