The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a… More →

Follow the travels of Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer who attempted to create a colony in North America for England. His story is told in tabloid style, using interesting headlines… More →

One of the first Europeans to settle South America, the story of Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa is detailed in this fascinating book. Topics include Balboa's voyages, his interactions More →

Children will enjoy this fascinating book, which uses the principles of Makerspace to introduce them to the properties of different materials, such as wood, paper, and plastic. Simple text… More →

BMX bikes have been around for a long time, but found a whole new outlet when skateboarding became popular. In addition to motocross racing, BMX riders are tearing it up on pipe ramps and in… More →

Extreme mountain bikers take to the mountains to satisfy their need for speed and extreme heights. From racing downhill on the steepest mountain slopes to performing tricks on obstacles such… More →

Extreme skiers have taken one of North America's favorite pastimes to a whole new level! These daring athletes do it all, from winning gold at the Olympics to hitting backcountry mountains.… More →

Not so long ago, a surfboard in the sky was the stuff of comic book fantasy. Today, extreme athletes surf the air with ease. Extreme Sky Sports features such high-velocity sports as sky… More →

Have you ever wondered how the tallest buildings in the world are constructed? What makes them safe? Extreme Structures takes a fascinating look at how the coolest buildings and structures… More →

Extreme Wakeboarding dives into this spectacular water sport which combines elements of skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding. The sport's explosive popularity lies in the thrill of… More →