Overview :One of two landlocked countries in South America, Bolivia is nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains. Amid these peaks lies Lake Titicac... Read More
Overview :Packed into the small country of Ecuador is some of the most diverse wildlife. All kinds of amazing animals hide in the thick Amazon rain fo... Read More
Overview :Taiwan is a tropical island east of China that experiences frequent, powerful earthquakes. Tremors do not stand in the way of the many high-... Read More
Overview :As our world's population grows, so to does our need for energy. Scientists seek the next breakthrough in new technology while constantly fi... Read More
Overview :How does a pile of garbage become compost? Follow each step in the cycle--from collecting kitchen and yard waste to creating compost for you... Read More
Overview :The sense of smell is one of the most interesting human senses! A familiar scent may trigger forgotten memories. The smell of smoke warns of... Read More
Overview :Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? This area used to be known as Mesopotamia, and many differe... Read More
Overview :How does a small egg become a ladybug? Follow each step in the cycle--from a long golden egg lying on a leaf to a bright red insect--in this... Read More
Overview :A poison dart frog's colorful body warns other animals to stay away. The bright colors reveal that the frog can kill with its powerful venom... Read More
Overview :Reports of haunted houses go back to ancient Rome. People who claim to have witnessed hauntings tell of strange sounds, objects that move on... Read More
Overview :Are we alone in the universe? Those that believe in alien abductions think they know the answer. This title explores the mysteries of alien ... Read More
Overview :How do strawberries become tasty jam? Follow each step in the process--from picking the berries to spreading the jam on toast--in this fasci... Read More
Overview :Shortly after discovering the tomb of King Tut, several people on the expedition became sick and died. Many people thought the ancient Egypt... Read More
Overview :If you pay attention to the news, you've probably seen some scary headlines: an entire town destroyed by a tornado, floodwaters up to house ... Read More
Overview :What are legends, folktales, and other classic stories? How are they different from other kinds of writing? Find out the key elements of cla... Read More
Overview :Retells the story of Ursa Minor as the nurse of Zeus and recounts the tale of Zeus's birth and rise to power, discusses the astronomical fea... Read More
Overview :Craco's historical happenings hint at a curse. The town faced a plague, then war, then earthquakes and landslides. In the end, the natural d... Read More
Overview :Iceland is known as "the land of fire and ice." This is because the island has around 200 volcanoes and about a tenth of its area is covered... Read More
Overview :For centuries, people have searched the oceans for Atlantis. But are the ruins of the lost city buried deep below the ocean's surface? Or wa... Read More
Overview :Everyone knows that mosquitoes are bloodsuckers. But did you know that some can cast the shadow of death with a bite? They spread malaria an... Read More