Protein is essential to all life. Our organs, bones, muscles, skin, and hair either contain or are made of proteins. This engaging title explains how our bodies break down large protein… More →

We all know that vitamins are necessary for proper growth and good health. But what vitamins do we need and how does our body use them? This informative title identifies essential vitamins… More →

Water and fiber are essential for good health. Water plays a vital role in nearly every bodily function, including regulating temperature and removing toxins. Fiber is essential for… More →

As people expand settlement into wilder areas, the impact of wildfires, both naturally occurring and human-set, becomes more destructive. This timely book examines what scientists know about… More →

With the founding of his own newspaper, Garrison used the paper and his association with other abolitionists to advocate for the "immediate and complete" freeing of all slaves. Through his… More →

The year 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Why do people around the globe still study and perform his plays hundreds of years later? What is it that makes… More →

Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions. More →

Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions. More →

There's no doubt that women have always been a part of journeys of discovery, from Viking women crossing the ocean to new lands to trade caravans bringing goods through Africa. But there is… More →

We've all heard of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, but very few female inventors are household names. This fascinating book illuminates the history of women who used their brainpower More →