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A last second pass followed by a mighty heave toward the basket. The buzzer sounds. Three points scored! What's behind it all? Science! Let Max Axiom, Super Scientist, explain the science behind a...

Think you know all about the chupacabra? Think again! This doglike cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. What are chupacabras' favorite snack? Do the hairless beasts like snuggling with...

Think you know all about the Loch Ness Monster? Think again! This underwater cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Does Nessie have family swimming nearby? Is the creature in the lake a...

Ancient Egyptians believed that pharaohs were the god Horus in human form. Scientists continue to uncover more information about the lives of these larger-than-life legendary historical figures. From...

Ancient Egyptians believed that pharaohs were the god Horus in human form. Scientists continue to uncover more information about the lives of these larger-than-life legendary historical figures. From...

Rocks are all around us. Some rocks on Earth are 4 billion years old! But what are they made of? What are the different types of rock? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more...

During the Revolutionary War, an unsuspecting woman named Anna Smith Strong became one of America's most wanted spies. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Strong's brilliant plan of passing...

During the Revolutionary War, an unsuspecting woman named Anna Smith Strong became one of America's most wanted spies. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Strong's brilliant plan of passing...

How did soccer become the world's most popular sport with billions of fans and millions of players? From its earliest beginnings to the most recent World Cup winners, readers will find out...

You may have heard about Dred Scott's case to gain his freedom from enslavement. But just a year before the Supreme Court decision in Scott's case, Bridget "Biddy" Mason won her freedom in a...

You may have read about Cesar Chavez's leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a...

You may have heard about "human computers" like Katherine Johnson who were essential to NASA's space program. But there were other women who also played key roles in the space race--like Cherokee...

You're a U.S. citizen, so why are you being denied your right to vote? Even after civil rights legislation passes, many minorities are still being turned away from polls. It's not fair, and you will...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history on the hills of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. With four test runs of their Wright Flyer, they became the very first pilots of a powered...

Text and photographs take readers on a visit to the zoo including descriptions of the things, people, and animals found there.Author: Blake A. HoenaPublisher: Capstone PressPublication Date: Jan 01,...

Lights on or lights off? Take your bike or ride the bus? The choices you make every day affect the planet. Learn about carbon footprints and ways to be earth-friendly.Author: Angie LepetitPublisher:...

Easy-to-follow text and photos introduce readers to tigers and their cubs.Author: Margaret HallPublisher: Capstone PressPublication Date: Jan 01, 2018Number of Pages: 24 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are football superstars! Between the two, Brady has more career passing yards, but Manning leads in average passing yards per game. So which one is the all-time best?...

Deadly bombs. Human experiments. Spies and black ops. Top secret projects aren't just the stuff of fantasy in books and movies. They are real, and some are even happening right now.Author: Jennifer...

Franco Harris's immaculate reception in 1972. Marcus Allen's run to glory in Super Bowl 1984. Tom Dempsey's 63-yard game-winning field goal in 1970. Deacon Jones's notorious sacks in game after game...

Franco Harris's immaculate reception in 1972. Marcus Allen's run to glory in Super Bowl 1984. Tom Dempsey's 63-yard game-winning field goal in 1970. Deacon Jones's notorious sacks in game after game...

Crees que el f?tbol americano profesional comienza con el saque inicial? Piensa otra vez! En este libro de Sports Illustrated Kids, ir?s detr?s de escena de un t?pico d?a de juego en el f?tbol...

On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. Narly 3,000 people were killed, and many were trapped under the collapsed buildings. When Canadian police officer...

A cave explorer falls into a deep chasm in Wales. Two men are buried alive when an earthquake strikes a gold mine in Australia. A toddler becomes stuck after plunging into an abandoned well in Texas...

A cave explorer falls into a deep chasm in Wales. Two men are buried alive when an earthquake strikes a gold mine in Australia. A toddler becomes stuck after plunging into an abandoned well in Texas...

In high school, Travis Kelce played quarterback. In college, Kelce moved to the tight end position. This move would set the path for his legendary career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Hard work,...

Get a taste of the world when you cook up treats from cultures around the globe! From Brazilian truffles to Somali mango shakes to Australian fairy bread, these easy-to-make recipes are sure to...

Tsunamis can be more than 100 feet tall! After tsunamis crash into a coastline, their harmful effects can linger for years. Besides the impact to people, they can be disastrous for the environment...

The United States has some of the most unique, amazing landforms in the world. Learn about some of its most notable landforms from sea to shining sea.Author: Linda Crotta BrennanPublisher: Capstone...

From different types of bird beaks to creatures that shoot poison, animals have adapted to survive in many wonderous ways. Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of animals?...