Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know what plants and animals are found in different places? In this book, learn about the five major biomes found on our planet. After More →

The black mamba eats mostly small rodents but kills thousands of people every year with its venomous bite when it feels threatened. As if that's not bad enough, it can move really fast! Read… More →

A bite from a black widow spider has more venom than a rattlesnake's. It won't kill you, but it will cause you a world of pain. Sadly, they live on every continent in the world except… More →

What causes a blizzard? What's a whiteout? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these severe, snowy storms. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers… More →

What makes BMX an extreme sport? Whether you're racing or performing jumps, flips, and tricks on a bike, BMX takes a lot of skill--and nerve. Learn all about BMX on the track, at the BMX… More →

Children of any age, size, or strength can enjoy an afternoon of bowling. Kids will be bowled over by the sport's great subtlety and technique. Bowling in Action uses bright photos and… More →

Knights were mounted soldiers, expert swordsmen, and jousting competitors. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of chivalry they lived by? Enter the medieval world and More →

Brass instruments stand out in a crowd with their brilliant appearance. The trumpet, cornet, trombone, mellophone, tuba, and sousaphone are all important instruments in a marching band. Get… More →

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 →

This entertaining, high-interest series looks at strange and little-known facts about things in our world. Eye-catching, full-color photography and illustrations engage even the most… More →