Gladiators fought, trained, and entertained. But what were their lives really like, and how did they end up fighting in front of crowds? Enter the arena and explore what made gladiators one… More →

Discover the fantastic world of Fish. Wonderful photographs of different kinds of fish reveal where fish live, how they grow, how they move, and what they eat. The book also includes a page… More →

A flashpoint is the critical stage in some process at which action - often violence - occurs. As young people will learn in these two reader's theater-style plays, however, flashpoints can… More →

Have you ever seen a person standing out in the water, slinging a fishing line like a whip? Fly fishing is a type of fishing that requires practice and skill. Dive into this book and read all More →

Australia's varied landscapes--from deserts and forests to the stunning Great Barrier Reef--are as diverse as its unique wildlife. Read all about the country's land and resources, the… More →

As the fifth-largest country in the world, Brazil's landscapes range from the famous Amazon rain forest to biodiverse mangroves, flat grasslands, and mountain ranges. Read all about the… More →

Chile is a long narrow strip of land running half the length of South America and bordered on either side by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. Read all about the country's land and… More →

Cuba, an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, is a top tourist destination due to its subtropical climate and beautiful coastline. Read all about the country's land and resources, its… More →

Ghana's landscape includes the large northern savannah, rain forests, and the coastal region, which is small but contains the largest cities. Read all about the country's land and resources,… More →

Haiti, known for its mountainous and rugged land, is rich in agriculture as well as cultural traditions born from resistance. Read all about the country's land and resources, its beginnings… More →