"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, a scientist and… More →

The quest to find a Northwest Passage from Europe to Asia took centuries to complete. Many explorers were sent to find the legendary route, with one of the most famous voyages commanded by… More →

When England's Queen Elizabeth I asked Sir Walter Raleigh to search for new lands to claim and colonize, her friend and loyal subject pledged to found a colony in tribute to his Queen. This… More →

Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Sitting Bull's tomahawk in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of the Native American chief's life and his most famous… More →

Time to jump and grind it with Crabtree Contacts' Skateboarding. Full-color photographs of exciting skateboarding action make for a pleasurable and informative read for young people. More →

Over time, science and technology have played their part in making skateboarding a high-tech sport. Modern skateboards and the ramps on which the skaters ride are built with the latest… More →

Skates and Rays provides children with a fascinating description of two of the most interesting fish species on Earth. Beautiful full-color photographs and concise text help children discover More →

This popular winter sport is performed on hills all over the world! Once used only as a mode of transportation, skiing has become an internationally respected sport of speed, endurance, and… More →

If you think all babies are cute, think again! There are disgusting and dreadful stages in the life cycles of many different animals. From tadpoles that eat one another to bloodthirsty bugs,… More →

Gurgle, burp, ooze, and squirt - sometimes our bodies do the most disgusting things! Our bodies are food-processing factories that produce oils and gases and waste. From making sticky earwax… More →