This newly revised edition brings Russia's rich and colorful history to life. A center of culture through the ages, Russia is experiencing a rebirth in religion, television, film, and music.… More →

After years of unemployment and crushing inflation, Russians are looking to the future with hope of a new prosperity. This colorful revised edition takes a look at the new middle class and… More →

To most people, the primary purpose of salt appears simply to be to make food taste better. Yet salt is so important that it has been used as money and has supported the economy of many… More →

International Adventurers, Samantha Cardigan and Rabbit, are on a dangerous desert quest. Can they outwit the evil Genie of the Sands, and save the Sheikh's daughter? More →

When a strange twirling sickness grips the kingdom of Nedakh, its Emperor decides he needs help. Time to call for International Adventurers, Samantha Cardigan and Rabbit to untangle the mystery. More →

Saving Endangered Plants and Animals looks at the fight to preserve Earth's biodiversity, focusing on efforts to save endangered species. Meet the scientists involved in wildlife… More →

Scale models are usually built as accurate miniatures of real objects such as vehicles, buildings, and even people. This awesome introduction to model making explains the mathematics of… More →

Scientists have solved problems as varied as the germ theory of disease and the start of our universe. This amazing book outlines the great discoveries made and the principles followed by… More →

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to school in another country? This Spanish and English bilingual book takes you around the world to compare how children get to school, what More →

This newly revised edition describes how children in an early community were expected to help out with chores at home and had little time to play. But recess time at school gave children the… More →