Shipwrecked in a hostile land with no provisions, Cabeza de Vaca walked across much of southern North America in search of rescue. Throughout this riveting tale of miraculous survival, de Vaca becomes
Features a look at the life of fires, both in the wild and in cities, and how they are battled, contained, and extinguished; the elements needed to create fire; famous fires; fire fighters such as Hot
Looks at the severe side of storms, including hail, wind, and the kinds and causes of lightning; famous storms and blizzards, including the deadly Blizzard of 1888; how severe weather is tracked using
Examines ancient Greece and looks at how its politics, daily activities, art, religion, economy, and social structures worked together to form Grecian culture.
Corvette is often called the Great American Sports Car. This dynamic new title gives an in-depth look at the history behind this great automobile, from its inception in 1953 to the present. The book i
Simple text and colorful photos make learning important concepts easy. Familiar two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and their properties from home and school are used to introduce children to
This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn h
Learn about the Camaro, General-Motors muscle car with four distinct generations of design before 2002. Find out how this classic vehicle has been continually re-invented since its original heydey in
How are the tallest buildings built? How do the biggest boats get into the water? The crane, also known as a bridge or overhead crane, is the large machine used for these big, tall jobs. Children will
