Can you believe that black pepper was once worth more than gold? Or that you can eat deep-fried scorpions? It's all true! Look inside this book to discover more weird, wild facts about… More →

Can you believe there's a gadget that helps you take your goldfish for a walk? Or that people once thought it was a great idea to wear bathing suits made from wood? It's all true! Look inside More →

Can you believe that one tennis match once lasted for more than 11 hours? Or that someone actually swam across the Atlantic Ocean? It's all true! Look inside this book to discover more… More →

Can you believe that lightning can strike the same place twice? Or that you might find pink snow high up in the mountains? It's all true! Look inside this book to discover more weird and… More →

A tsunami wave can often seem deceptively harmless in its size and power, but the damage it causes can be earth shattering. Scientists have difficulty predicting when and where these killer… More →

We cannot prevent tsunamis, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This interesting book examines what scientists know about tsunamis, how we can predict them, and how we learn… More →

The outcome of the Civil War hinged on several pivotal battles in 1862-63. This volume covers the strategy, tactics, leadership, and outcomes of the key battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg,… More →

Pivotal moments in history helped change the direction of World War II, the world's deadliest conflict. Read about Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, which shocked the United States into joining More →

Tracy has always been a little strange. When she tells her school she's seeing UFOs, people think she's lost her mind. Tracy can see the otherworldly spacecraft, so why can't anyone else?… More →

Many parents and caregivers would like to support their child with school, but do not have the tools. Helping My Child: A Guide to Supporting Reading provides information about the Science of More →