Step into the world of the Romans! Write in Latin, stand in a Roman soldier's sandals, send signals the Roman way, try your luck at the game Tropa, make a mosaic, nibble on sweet honey toast, More →

Sports involving water craft have a long tradition in the Olympics. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic… More →

Every year, the NCAA, NBA, and WNBA crown a league champion. Every four years, basketball teams from all over the world compete for Olympic gold. This exciting book explores historic moments… More →

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 →

Sally Ride soared into outer space on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983, the youngest astronaut and the first U.S. woman in space. Just 32 years old that year, this California girl was… 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 →