Not all heroes wear capes. But some do have impressive costumes, amazing masks and astonishing super-human abilities. This book showcases an array of real-life superheroes. From the fearless firefi…
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, dreamed of restoring her country to its former glory. Hers is a story of ambition and struggle, of powerful romance with the Roman giants Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, a…
A thoughtful and accessible look at the life of Anne Frank, author of Diary of a Young Girl and victim of the Holocaust. Anne and her Jewish family hid in a secret apartment in Amsterdam from 1942 …
Some are household names, other are all but forgotten. These twelve heroes played an important role in the American Revolution. Paul Revere, silversmith, engraver, midnight messenger to the Patriot…
Korea is mountainous peninsula which extends southward from the northern China into Pacific Ocean. To the east lies Japan, and the north-eastern corner of Korea borders the USSR.
An introduction to the world's coldest continent, its explorations, its wildlife, and its role in the global environment
Discover the stories of 101 extraordinary women of our time. Featuring an international selection of female figures, this carefully curated collection highlights those who have achieved signific…
How did a poor boy named Edson—who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags—go on to become the greatest soccer player of all time? Here is the story of the boy who with great …
Simple text and photographs present the accomplishments of Pele, who has been called the king of soccer.
Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in …