Some bugs are big–but they can’t beat the ancient dragonfly called Meganeura. Its wingspan was as wide as a seagull’s. Try squishing that with a fly swatter! Readers will love…

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In…

During the Vietnam War, helicopters proved their worth to the US military. With brave crews aboard, they hovered low in the skies to rescue pilots and soldiers who were frighteningly…

Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real person–John Chapman. Chapman’s life became legendary as he planted apple trees across the Midwest of the United States…

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen are part of one of the most important teams in the U.S. Military. These skilled operators perform daring rescues all over the world, and all while…

The sun’s importance to Earth and the solar system can’t be exaggerated; it’s the linchpin for life itself. The sun’s structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with…

The planet Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is one of the most jawdropping sights in our solar system. The striking photographs in this attractive volume invite readers to dive into…