Daring and Dangerous: Auto Racers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of professional auto racing. From NASCAR to Formula 1 and everything in between, the 32 fact- and photo-filled pages of this book offer readers an opportunity to learn about the history of racing and what it takes to be a part of this daring and dangerous sport.
Learn how World War II affected America and continues to influence our lives today, through technology advances, human rights issues, and more.
Discover the causes of World War I and learn how the war affected Americans during the war and for decades to follow. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Explore how the American public viewed the war in Vietnam and how American culture changed during the Vietnam era. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Learn how the American Revolution tore apart communities and turned British colonists to Americans. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Learn how it felt to live through the 9-11 attacks and how America changed - for better and worse - in the years that followed. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
In this title, learn about the different types flying tree snakes and their habitats and habits. Includes maps, fast facts, and color photographs.
Learn how the Civil War touched the lives of all Americans and impacted the politics, economy, and culture of the nation. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Learn about the series of protests and civil actions that made the Civil Rights Era one of change, conflict, and new hope. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Uncover the weird truths about the Wild West, from UFO sightings to cowboy lullabies. Includes a glossary, fast facts and other resources.
Much of what we think about pirates comes from ways they are portrayed in books and movies. Learn the weird truth about the Golden Age of Piracy and how it spawned popular pirate stereotypes. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.
Monster myths often reflect the culture from which they come. Explore the weird truth about monster myths and sightings all over the world. Includes a glossary, Weird, True Facts, and other resources.
El libro explora cómo la actividad humana afecta a nuestro planeta y descubre como podemos contribuir a la disminución de estos efectos.
The Lincoln Navigator is a king-sized, super deluxe, Sport Utility Vehicle. Big and Bold, this mammoth machine rules the road.
The Mercedes AMG G-65, powerful and durable, ranks among the company's most interesting vehicles. Discover why many think it is the world's greatest SUV.
The Yukon Denali may be a beast on the road but inside it's more like a luxurious hotel room. Learn all about the powerful, yet stylish Yukon Denali.
Who's the boss of the road? The answer just might be the Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum, or Esky. The Esky has the power and beauty to make it much more than just another set of wheels.
En el libro se describen los procesos naturales que crean las rocas. Se examinan las rocas ígneas, sedimentarias, y metamórficas.
The BMW X6M is one of BMW's most innovative creations. Learn why this "Sports Activity Coupe" is one of the coolest, fastest vehicles on the road.
This introduction to skateboarding covers skills, gear, stars in the sport, and more.
This introduction to motocross racing covers getting started, gear, stars, competitions, and more.
With real world examples of science at work, this book focuses on the impact of invasive plants on the environment.
Text and photographs explore the extreme sport of kiteboarding, also known as kite surfing over water.
Text and photographs explore the extreme sport of heliskiing, in which skiers jump out of helicopters and onto the slopes.