Some mysteries remain unsolved for hundreds of years, defying attempts by scientists and researchers to solve them. This astounding books documents examples of the great vanishing acts of… More →

From folklore to real life, this fantastic book looks at the history, legend, and real science behind this classic character from horror stories and movies-the vampire! More →

Meet happy animals all around! First, read the story in Spanish. Then, flip to the next page and read it again in English. Comparing words in both languages helps early readers with… More →

There's more to your favorite video games than meets the eye. Come along and learn all about the history of video games, the different platforms, genres, and the future of video games. More →

Find out about the different types of volcanoes and how they form. Learn how scientists monitor volcanic activity, and what makes some eruptions so much more destructive than others. Read… More →

In the age of 24-hour news television, some war correspondents have become media stars by "embedding," or attaching, themselves to a particular military unit in order to follow and report on… More →

In twelve dioramic… discover how warships have changed from the sail and oar power of ancient Greek triremes and 19th century ships of the line to iron warships of the early 20th centur More →

Discover the source code behind the web pages we use every day. This easy-to-understand book describes how web pages are built, how coding languages work together, what content management… More →

Inside, readers find a fun and in-depth look at the legend of this nocturnal creature, from its folklore beginnings to the silver screen. More →

This informative and beautiful book looks at apex, or top, predators - animals that are not eaten by other animals in their habitats - and why these animals play a very important role in… More →