The sound of slow footsteps moves closer and closer to you. You shouldn't be here. As you turn, an icy chill races up your back. A faded figure stands nearby…. Is it true that ghosts truly… More →

Home of two of the world's highest peaks - Mount Everest and K2 - the Himalayas are both revered and feared by mountaineers around the world. This fascinating book describes the geological… More →

This interesting book describes the impact conflicts have had on children's lives throughout history. Some served in the military, from the early warrior state of Sparta to religious crusades More →

Full color photographs and engaging text will have young readers enchanted as we take them into the world of popular music. Pop shows children the talented men and women behind the hit songs… More →

Read all about your favorite rock 'n' roll bands and musicians in this brand new title, complete with full color photographs and in-depth reviews of the rock heroes of yesterday, today, and… More →

The Holocaust was the deliberate extermination of Jews and other people deemed undesirable by Germany's Nazi party during World War II. This thoughtful book examines evidence from the early… More →

This innovative and creative series gives readers an understanding of the connection between humans and their environments by examining various travel routes and modes of transportation… More →

After World War II ended, control of Korea was divided between the United States, who occupied the southern part, and the Soviet Union, who occupied the north. Tensions between the two new… More →

Fought during a period of nation-building in North America, the War of 1812 helped cement America's sovereignty as a nation and Canada's sense of national pride at having successfuly repelled More →

This thoughtful book describes the course of events that followed the end of World War II, and the war's long-term legacy. Readers will learn about war crimes trials in Japan and Germany.… More →