According to Greek mythology, two sea-monsters named Charybdis and Scylla created treacherous whirlpools by spewing out the water of the sea. Charybdis and Scylla waited on either side of the More →
Grade 4 - 6
1738 records found. Displaying 985 - 996.
This entertaining and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the ocean. Useful tips tell you how to get drinkable water, what you can - and shouldn't… More →
The Babylonians and Sumerians were using thick, gooey oil as early as 5000 BC as pitch to caulk their boats and hold their building bricks in place. Oil is actually a fuel, like coal, but its More →
How have oil and energy pipelines become one of the most divisive political issues today? Using fact-based analysis, this title explores the issues that have sparked environmental and… More →
Flip it! It's 2-books-in-1! Start with an exciting factual fiction story about an electric car named Ollie who learns to be proud of his differences, and makes new friends along the way!… More →
Meet the boys behind the new British Invasion! This exciting new biography tells the incredible story of pop group One Direction. From their start on the UK TV show X Factor to sold-out… More →
Join Lewis and Clark on their exciting expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Read about… • surviving the bitter winter at Fort Mandan; • meeting Sacagawea, the Shoshone guide; • the heroes'… More →
On the Tundra explores the plants and animals that inhabit the bitter cold and harsh environment of the North American tundra. Full-color photographs and illustrations show the predators and More →
This gripping graphic novel recounts three historic land battles in France during World War I: A Relief Platoon on the Somme, August 23, 1916; When Tank Fought Tank, April 23, 1918; Thirteen… More →
A major societal issue in the world today, opioid addiction is causing a devastating number of deaths and is costing countries millions of dollars. This timely book includes information on… More →
This inspiring book tells the story of Oprah Winfrey. Born and raised in crushing poverty, she transformed her childhood fascination with the media into a series of jobs on local TV and… More →