Italian-born Ettore Bugatti, well known for the beauty of his designs, brought grandeur to the world of automobiles. In 1909 he founded the company that would make the high-performance car… More →

This book takes a look at what a space home might look like and what it would take to live on Mars - the Red Planet (or any other place in space, for that matter). From the Mars ice home of… More →

Building Green Places takes a 'green' look at careers in planning, designing, and building energy-efficient facilities in which to live, work, and play. It also includes the development of… More →

This engaging title helps readers build essential research and information sourcing skills for self-directed learning. Accessible text and authentic examples model effective research… More →

What is an effort thermometer? How exactly do you discover "the power of yet"? How could sharing positive stories with your family help you face tough times? Learn all about building… More →

Bullying provides an honest and unbiased view of a prevalent issue. This book examines different forms of bullying and covers practical topics such as how to recognize bullying behavior, the… More →

This important book shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure our planet's future. We… More →

Calvin is in St. Augustine, Florida, house-sitting for his friend. While walking the dog, he notices a little girl watching him. Later that night, she's outside his window, pointing to the… More →

It cost $10 billion to combat the wildfires in California in 2017 that scorched 300,000 acres of land and left 100,000 people displaced. With dry weather and drought bringing more… 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 →