Furry, creepy, and seemingly sneaky, rats have a bad reputation for spreading disease and stealing food from under our noses. They are quite comfortable living in a number of environments,… More →

Discover the most amazing places on the planet! Find… • which volcano erupts more than any other; • where the coldest place on Earth is; • which lake is up so high, it's in the mountains! More →

This volume looks at some of the technologies used to save lives during accidents and disasters. Find out about the important work of firefighters. What equipment do they need? What… More →

The robots of today do more than just heavy lifting. Machines that can sense the world and make decisions are now being used in space, industry, medicine, and the military. This adventurous… More →

From the first rockets used to fire arrows to modern computer-controlled cruise missiles and… High Explosive Anti-Tank Missiles, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how rockets and missil More →

Do you dare take a trip to ancient Rome? When you get there, make sure you try the local dishes, such as boiled parrot and stuffed dormice; take in the daring chariot races; and cheer on the… More →

Molly's bedroom is a mess and her toys are everywhere. She trips over one of them and hurts her knee, so she decides to sort through her toys to see which ones are worth keeping. Follow her… 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 →

Find out the answers to these amazing science… • Does Bigfoot really exist? • Is time travel possible? • Are aliens real? Are these science facts or science fiction? You decide! Teac More →

What are those fast-moving bugs you see when you turn on the kitchen light? Where did they go? Most likely, they were cockroaches. One of the most hated and feared insect species, cockroaches More →