Our planet is 70% water, much of it unknown. Super Subs explores the latest machines and the people that help reveal the secrets of the last great frontier - the world's oceans. Fascinating… More →
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When the heat gets turned up in a conflict, support helicopter pilots are called upon to bring in additional troops and equipment or even provide battle support from the air. In modern… More →
Flip it! It's 2-books-in-1! Start with a sweet factual fiction story about a sea otter named Owen who learns to body surf, with a special otter twist. Then, flip over the book for a… More →
In 2018, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was rocked by a powerful earthquake, which devastated the island and its buildings, and killed thousands of people. Based on the experiences of… More →
In 2016, southern China experienced such heavy rain the water broke through levees causing devastating floods. Based on the experiences of many flood victims, this fictional story follows Lan More →
In 2017, Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island, buildings, and people, and knocked out power. Based on the experiences of many hurricane victims, this… More →
In 2004, powerful waves from a tsunami in the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia killing hundreds of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Based on the experiences of many tsunami… More →
In 1985, the town of Armero, in Colombia was wiped out by rivers of mud mixed with ash and lava from the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Based on the experiences of many volcano… More →
In 2018, the entire town of Paradise, California was devastated by a wildfire, which came to be called the Camp Fire. Based on the experiences of many wildfire victims, this fictional story… More →
In an era when women worldwide had few rights and could not vote, Susan B. Anthony risked her freedom and reputation by advocating for women's suffrage in the United States. This engaging… More →
In addition to Pippi Longstocking and ABBA, explore Sweden's other contributions to literature and music, as well as the country's rich cultural traditions in architecture, art, and film.… More →
Learn more about the dramatic landscape of Sweden, from the hundreds of wooded islands along the coast, to the cold north where snow falls for eight months of the year. Topics include: Rivers More →