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 :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 :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 :One of the easternmost countries in Africa, Somalia is called a nation of poets. Although Somalia did not have an official alphabet until 19... 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
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 :There's much more to our ears than meets the eye The human ear contains a chain of important links that work together to help us hear the w... 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 :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 :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 :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 :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 :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 :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 :After decades of war, South Sudan became an independent country in 2011. Though its people face struggles as they build their new nation, th... 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 :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 :For thousands of years, people have told stories of the vain queen in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Cassiopeia, the ... Read More
Overview :A wind blows sand down a dune. A loud sound fills the air. It is a singing sand dune! This title explores the many sounds, the history, and ... Read More