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Louise A Spilsbury
"History is spooky! From ghosts, alien visitations, and UFO sightings through strange places, unexplained vanishings, and cursed tombs and treasure, the mysterious past explored in this spine-chilling series will leave…
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From slaves and indentured servants, to mad hatters and risk-taking whalers, jobs in the colonies could be downright horrible! Readers will delight in viewing the colonial world through a different…
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Learn about the beautiful creations made using threads and fibers. Artists use techniques such as weaving to make amazing pieces of art called Tapestry.
Dig up the story behind these incredible artifacts! Artists from all over the world used different techniques and materials to create these historic treasures. Readers will discover a carved vase…
The Asian elephant is one of Earth’s most intriguing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened.
Find out why some people are making it their mission to…
Find out about careers that help shape and save the lives of others
This enthralling volume is sure to intrigue and excite young readers through a variety of gruesome and fascinating topics. Lethal swordsmanship, pillaging, human sacrifices, and more will thrill and horrify…
"Out in space, robots are on the rise! From discovering planets to searching for extra-terrestrial life, robots are making it possible for us to explore space like never before. In…
Within the world of industry, robots are on the rise!
From building vehicles to helping us grow food, robots are making it possible for us to produce what we need…
"From policing the streets to tracking down criminals, robots are making it possible for us to enforce the law like never before. In this exciting high-tech series, readers will discover…
Within the armed forces, robots are on the rise!
From fighting on the battlefield to carrying out espionage, robots are making it possible for us to defend ourselves like never…
"Are stories of UFOs and aliens real or can science explain these spooky sightings? Find out in this fascinating investigation of some of history's most unearthly mysteries."--Back cover.
Within the world of crime, robots are on the rise!
From policing the streets to tracking down criminals, robots are making it possible for us to enforce the law like…
Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been battered by horrific hurricanes that rage across its surface, wreaking devastation as they move. But what causes these awesome…
Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with mega tsunamis that surge across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome…
Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with fearsome floods that race across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome…
This beautiful book gives readers core information about subtropical, polar, coastal, and rain shadow desert biomes. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to…
This beautiful book gives readers core information about freshwater biomes in rivers, lakes, wetlands, and estuaries. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to…
This engaging book gives readers core information about grassland biomes on prairies, steppes, pampas, and savannahs. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to…
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Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these…
Within the world of medicine, robots are on the rise! From performing surgery to administering medicine, robots are making it possible for us to save lives like never before. In…
Stories about mysterious disappearances have gripped human imagination throughout history.
From lost explorers through missing armies and hidden princes, human history is full of unanswered questions. This high-interest title will…
"Stories about ghosts and haunted places are spine chilling, but can science explain these supernatural tales? Find out in this fascinating investigation of history's most ghostly cases."--Publisher description.
Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes…
"Explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores why humans are endangering sea turtles and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
"History is spooky! From ghosts, slien visitations, and UFO sightings through strange places, unexplained vanishings, and cursed tombs and treasure, the mysterious past explored in this spine-chilling series will leave…
"Stories about ghosts and haunted places are spine-chilling, but can science explain these supernatural tales? Find out in this fascinating investigation of history's most ghostly cases."--
Stories about mysterious and mythical creatures have gripped human imagination for centuries. From Big Foot and giants through the Loch Ness Monster and fairies, the tales of strange beings from…
Going through puberty can be a challenging time for adolescents. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice…
"Explores why humans are endangering snow leopards and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores why humans are endangering orangutans and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
This fascinating book gives readers core information about marine biomes on coasts, in coral reefs, frozen oceans, and in the deepest depths of the ocean. Find out where each kind…
Discuss the CIA and what it is like to work for the organization.
Earth's strange and mysterious places have gripped human imagination for centuries.
From mystical stone circles through the Bermuda Triangle and the fascinating giant stone figures of Easter Island, our planet's…
Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this … volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the…
The Mayan Empire is remembered as one of the most progressive but violent civilizations in history. Readers will explore a variety of unsavory topics, from bloody battles and skull racks…
Violent chariot races, evil emperors, and murderous weapons. This stirring volume delves deep into the dark, violent history of one of the world’s most important ancient cultures. With vivid language…
There is a finite amount of water on our planet. Although an incredibly vital resource, there is no way for us to increase the amount of water on Earth as…
