We cannot prevent heat waves or droughts, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This important book examines what scientists know about extreme heat events, whether we can… More →

Whirlibirds, or helicopters, can do jobs that no other aircraft can. Helicopters follows the history of the rotor craft from pie-in-the-sky fantasy to real-life modern rescue 'copter.… More →

Although some insects are considered pests, kids will be surprised to discover just how important all insects are to other living things on Earth, including people! Easy-to-understand text… More →

British captain Henry Hudson investigated the eastern coast of North America. Find out how he explored the river that would someday bear his name--the Hudson River. The book also includes a… More →

In the early 1600s, England was among the many countries in search of a northern passage to trade with the Far East. After many explorers failed, Henry Hudson was asked to try. This… More →

Read about the man who started it all. This exciting new book traces the beginnings of the European Age of Exploration through the sponsorship of voyages by Prince Henry of Portugal. Colorful More →

What do herding dogs do? They watch over and guide livestock from one place to another so they can graze safely. Find out about the different breeds of herding dogs and how they also make great pets. More →

Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, things don't go the way we want them to. When a girl who doesn't like change finds her world turned upside down by ten cats who show up uninvited and… More →

This adventurous new book examines the role of the infamous conquistador Hernando Cortés in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Sensitively written text describes his interactions with… More →

Discover the incredible stories behind some of the greatest medical breakthroughs. Find out… • how an embarrassed doctor invented the stethoscope; • why nobody believed that germs were… More →