Describes the current worldwide conflicts over the rights of indigenous peoples, particularly in North and South America, and discusses such issues as political independence, cultural survival, and economic inequity....
Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Giraffes Have Long Necks offers answers to their most compelling questions about this long-necked animal that uses its height to reach leaves at the very top of trees. Age-appropriate ex...
Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Throw Up offers answers to their most compelling questions about their rumbling tummy. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest fo...
You probably know that electricity powers your computer and other electronics. But what is electricity? How does it work and where does it come from? Scientists have been asking questions about electricity for centuries. Does it come from frog muscle...
Ancient dragons breathed fire and gobbled up humans. Fierce mythical griffins had the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions. More recently, people have reported chupacabras drinking the blood of farm animals. These monsters and more have frighte...