At fifteen, Emma Stone convinced her parents - with a PowerPoint presentation - to let her move to Los Angeles, California, to pursue her dream of being an actress. This engaging book… More →

Bursting onto the world stage at the age of 11 as Hermione Granger in the film version of Harry Potter, Emma Watson has since become an acclaimed actress, voice for social change, and style… More →

Baby animals are endangered for many of the same reasons as adult animals, but not always. Some animals, such as pandas, have only one baby, so not enough babies are born to replace the adult More →

The Komodo dragon is a creature of wonder. It is the world's largest lizard, and it has a deadly bite. Perhaps the hardest thing to believe about this huge reptile is that it may vanish from… More →

In the African wilderness, mountain gorillas are severely threatened. These gentle giants are the largest of all the apes, living in family groups that fascinate scientists and enthusiasts… More →

This book follows several high school characters as they try to put strategies for maintaining a healthy weight into practice. Attention is given to calculating Body Mass Index (BMI) and to… More →

This revised edition features the vibrant, influential culture of England. New full-color photos have been added that help trace England's contributions to world culture, such as the… More →

This revised edition of England the Land updates statistics and photographs. England's landscape is rich in beauty and dotted with history. From the breathtaking Lake District to the southern More →

This revised edition of England the People features ways of life in early England from Roman settlements to Viking invasions, and the legacies of the Angles, Saxons, Celts, and Normans,… More →

Environmental activists are concerned for the well being of the environment, including all people, plants, and animals. This wonderfully informative title shows how environmentalists work to… More →