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A teenager wanders alone through the jungle in Peru. A woman loses her way in an Australian rain forest. A pilot crash-lands in the Amazon. These remarkable true tales could have ended in...

Climb high into the Andes Mountains of Peru to discover Machu Picchu, the hidden city built by the Inca Empire. How did the Inca people build such an amazing city with huge stones, and why was it...

Climb high into the Andes Mountains of Peru to discover Machu Picchu, the hidden city built by the Inca Empire. How did the Inca people build such an amazing city with huge stones, and why was it...

Drinking vomit. Breathing poisonous gasses. Creating two headed dogs. These mad acts aren't just the stuff gross out stories and horror movies. They are real things that real scientists have done in...

In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown's daring plan to mail himself from Richmond,...

In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown's daring plan to mail himself from Richmond,...

Engineers know there's always more than one way to solve a problem. Use your STEM smarts to brainstorm, design, and build a machine in 10 different ways. Step-by-step projects will introduce you to...

On April 9, 1939, Black contralto Marian Anderson stood on a stage before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Facing a crowd of 75,000 people on the National Mall, she began to sing "America, My...

Visit the Treasure State! Learn about Montana's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 41st state.Author: Bridget ParkerPublisher: Capstone PressPublication...

A stone shrine shrouded in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is a symbol of democracy and freedom. Infographics, fact boxes, sidebars, and primary historic photos tell the story of this...

The United States won its independence from Great Britain in 1783, but that didn't mean the conflicts were over. By 1812, tensions between the two countries had reached the boiling point. Why would...

It's a battle for the ages! The ostrich is today's largest bird, weighing in at up to 300 pounds. But millions of years ago, the velociraptor was a small but deadly dinosaur, wielding razor-sharp...

It's a battle for the ages! The ostrich is today's largest bird, weighing in at up to 300 pounds. But millions of years ago, the velociraptor was a small but deadly dinosaur, wielding razor-sharp...

Step under the streets of Paris, France, to explore the Catacombs, an underground world of bones. Why are the bones of millions of people hidden beneath this famous city, and are there secrets still...

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many cities were destroyed and left in ruins. Among the rubble were many dangerous, unexploded bombs and mines. But thanks to the hard work of a well-trained Jack...

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many cities were destroyed and left in ruins. Among the rubble were many dangerous, unexploded bombs and mines. But thanks to the hard work of a well-trained Jack...

Throughout history, people have told many stories about fearsome pirates on the high seas. But not all of them are true! Was walking the plank a common punishment that pirates used? Did pirates keep...

A neighborhood has homes and stores. There are hospitals and libraries too. Which places do you see in your neighborhood?Author: Gail Saunders-SmithPublisher: Capstone PressPublication Date: Jan 01,...

A plane carrying a mother and her baby plunges into the Colombian jungle. A solo pilot's aircraft goes down in shark-infested waters. Two people who barely know each other crash-land in the Canadian...

A plane carrying a mother and her baby plunges into the Colombian jungle. A solo pilot's aircraft goes down in shark-infested waters. Two people who barely know each other crash-land in the Canadian...

Las selecciones nacionales de f?tbol de Portugal y Espa?a mantienen una rivalidad desde hace d?cadas. Qu? llev? a estas selecciones a convertirse en feroces competidores? C?mo contribuye la afici?n...

Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States. Learn about his childhood, his life as a businessman and reality TV star, and the historic 2016 election.Author: Nick RobisonPublisher:...

It's a clash between two horned beasts! The rhinoceros is one of the largest animals living on land today. But millions of years ago, the triceratops was one of the biggest and most powerful beasts...

Discover the beautiful science of roots! Roots grow down into the ground and supply food to the whole plant. Some roots also become food for people. See what roots look like and how they work...

Take a trip to Roswell, New Mexico, where a mysterious UFO crash sparked decades of stories about aliens. What really happened in the so-called Alien Capital of the World, and are there secrets still...

Take a trip to Roswell, New Mexico, where a mysterious UFO crash sparked decades of stories about aliens. What really happened in the so-called Alien Capital of the World, and are there secrets still...

Dive into the kitchen with Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang for a delicious exploration of chemical reactions. From mixing to melting, see how everyday cooking is full of surprising science! With...

Dive into the kitchen with Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang for a delicious exploration of chemical reactions. From mixing to melting, see how everyday cooking is full of surprising science! With...

In 1996, a fire started in an abandoned building in New York City. As the flames rose, one young cat showed incredible bravery. Scarlett was a young mother and had recently given birth to her litter...

In 1996, a fire started in an abandoned building in New York City. As the flames rose, one young cat showed incredible bravery. Scarlett was a young mother and had recently given birth to her litter...