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An herbivore and a carnivore meet in battle. Who will win? The first instinct might be to pick the carnivore, but when you’re pitting a gray wolf against the massive…
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Imagine a battle between a bird and a rhinoceros. It might seem obvious that the rhinoceros would triumph, but the outcome isn’t so clear when the bird in question is…
A conflict between two herbivores might not sound like much of a battle, but when those plant eaters are powerful animals like a kangaroo and a gorilla, one can envision…
When you think of the achievements and legacy of ancient Greece, you probably think of art, architecture, and democracy. But ancient Greeks left so much more to the world, and…
The very name Mesopotamia is evocative. This land, whose name means between two rivers, is also known as the Fertile Crescent. It’s the Cradle of Civilization. Cities grew here. Agriculture…
China is frequently in the news today. It may be presented as an exotic place to travel or as an economic juggernaut on the world stage. Few really understand how…
Ancient Rome is famous for its vast empire, which covered most of Europe and much of Asia and northern Africa. It’s also the source of achievements and inventions that have…
Ancient Egypt truly left wonders for the world including the Pyramids of Giza and the glittering burial goods of Tutankhamun. But its achievements extend far beyond these wonders. Its inventions…
Everyone wants to have someone to count on when the going gets tough. Often it’s family, but in the animal world, support sometimes comes from unlikely places. African elephants and…
Ants and aphids are insects common around homes and gardens. Homeowners, gardeners, and picnickers often consider them pests, but these insects have fascinating secret lives. Many ant and aphid species…
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, or so the saying goes. But what about a bird on your back that can help rid you of…
The movie Finding Nemo introduced the general public to clown fish and their sea anemone homes, but there’s so much more to learn about this relationship. For example, only 10…
We all get by with a little help from our friends. You might not think of sharks as having friends, but they do. And those friends provide important help in…
In the animal world, it’s rare for two mammal species to form a mutualistic relationship. It’s especially rare for that to happen when neither species is a primate, but that’s…
The plague, aptly known as the Black Death, swept through Europe in the 1300s, killing more than 20 million people. Not only deadly but … painful, the disease was characterized…
Geography skills are the focus of this … book, which stresses map-orienting strategies for reading and engaging in the exercises about the westward expansion of the United States. Key periods…
Readers will learn why some people suffer from alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), a complex genetic disease and autoimmune disorder. Probable causes, current research, and cutting-edge therapies are discussed in…
A close-up look at the crisis in the western Sudan region of Darfur that has claimed 500,000 lives and has left over two million people homeless. And violence is ongoing…
This title looks at tattooing today, and how this once traditional/cultural practice has become mainstream, both in the United States and worldwide.
Budding art enthusiasts will learn how to use perspective to represent three-dimensional objects. This guidebook illustrates the concepts of horizon and vanishing point through famous paintings of the Renaissance. Students…
This book provides students with a foundational and concise history of architecture and goes on to highlight the concepts of parallel and perpendicular through focusing on the style of Frank…
Readers will learn all they need to know about the thrills of motocross in this exciting book.
Readers will learn all they need to know about the thrills of supercross in this exciting book.
Readers will learn all they need to know about the thrills of freestyle motocross in this exciting book.
Readers will learn all they need to know about the superstars of motocross in this exciting book.
Readers will learn all they need to know about the thrills of motocross racing in this exciting book.
Readers will learn all they need to know about the thrills of motocross tricks in this exciting book.
Young explorers will learn to define the geography of rain forests and locate where they occur as they study the impact of weather on them and the wildlife that live…
Young explorers will learn to define the geography of the tropical savanna and locate where it occurs as they study the impact of weather and the wildlife that lives, grows…
Young explorers will learn to define the geography of coral reefs and locate where they occur as they study the impact of weather on the reefs and the wildlife that…
A description of arctic tundras and their importance to the global climate.
Hurricanes are some of nature’s most powerful disasters. Readers will learn how they form along with specific examples of hurricanes throughout history.
Volcanoes are present throughout the world. When they erupt, they are extremely destructive. This book focuses on what causes an eruption and features examples of some of history’s worst volcanic…
An earthquakes is one of nature’s most violent release of energy. Readers will learn what causes the earth to shake along with specific earthquakes in the past.
Most tsunamis happen without us even knowing. Some, however, have caused destruction and devastation. Readers will learn about some of these horrific tsunamis in this captivating book.
Fire is one of the most common forces of destruction. Some fires, though, have made history because of their immense damage. This book describes some of the worst fires in…
Floods can destroy everything in their path. Readers will learn more about this very common and horrible force of nature, including some of the worst floods in history.