The Ural Mountains form a natural boundary called the "Stone Belt" between Europe and Asia. Rich in mineral deposits, the Urals have long been a major source of industry for Russia. This… More →

As the Soviet Union attempted to expand the influence of communism around the world, the United States responded with a policy called "containment" to prevent it. The war in Vietnam was a… More →

This interesting book examines the events and people who were involved in the War of 1812 between the United States and what would later become Canada. Unusal for a war, the conflict ended… More →

This exciting graphic novel recounts three historic land and air battles in Europe during World War… • Duel in the skies - The Battle of Britain, September 24, 1940 - The desperate air batt More →

The mighty Yangtze River - the third-longest river in the world - is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This intriguing book takes readers along this ancient transportation route,… More →

Wetland habitats are full of wildlife. They help control flooding and absorb greenhouse gases that are making the atmosphere of the Earth hotter. However, half the world's wetlands have been… More →

Worried that your weight isn't what it should be? Come inside Too Fat? Too Thin? to find out what is the right body weight for you. Helpful and easy-to-follow text help young readers… More →

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the world's biggest…everything! From the mammoth mammal the Blue Whale to the vast planet Jupiter, find out what makes it into the biggest top ten ever. More →

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the speediest things in the world! From the super-fast Bugatti Veyron car to the fastest land animal, the cheetah, find out what the fastest… More →

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the longest things in the world! From the longest bridge to the longest dinosaur, find out what makes it into the top ten from end to end. More →