Find out how big wave surfing started, meet the top wave riders, and learn how these daring athletes conquer the world's biggest waves.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the consequences of the spread of invasive species.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the benefits of constructing homes using ecologically friendly materials.
This brief introduction to the Vikings and their gods includes a story about the family of Eric the Red..
In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of piracy while providing a story that brings the danger and adventure of high seas to life.
This book discusses the lives of samurai warriors through a story about two samurai who served Oda Nobunaga, a powerful samurai leader.
This book described the life of a Spartan warrior and includes a short story that follows two Spartan boys from the age of seven to the battle of Thermopylae.
This book describes the life of medieval knights, including a short story of two young knights' experiences in a tournament and in battle.
This book presents an introduction to gladiators, warriors of the Roman arena. It includes a brief story about two slaves who became gladiators and a description of the various kinds of gladiators, their styles, and weapons.
This book discusses background information about the World War II Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about the World War I Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about the Vietnam War Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about the Korean War Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about Arlington National Cemetery and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about the USS "Arizona" Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This introduction to hunting discusses the different methods, equipment, and the importance of safety.
This introduction to hiking covers such aspects as planning, clothing, supplies, food, safety, and the enjoyment of animal and plant life along the way.
This introduction to fishing discusses equipment, techniques, safety, laws, and tournaments.
This introduction to camping covers such aspects as supplies, equipment, setting up, cooking, safety factors, and how to protect the environment.
This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.
This book examines the natural forces that create and shape rocks, minerals, and soil and explains how they are an influence to how Earth changes throughout time.
This book describes the importance of wetland areas to Earth's ecosystem and discusses threats against areas such as the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the efforts to restore and protect wetland areas.
In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as a treasure hunter.
In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as crew chief of a pit crew.
In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as a safari guide.