Quick view Biathalon, Cross Country, Ski Jumping, and Nordic Combined by Kylie Burns Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird or ski at top speed across snowy terrain? Can you imagine racing on skis across the countryside only to stop periodically to fire shots at targets at rapid-fire speed? In this book, youll experience the excitement... View Details
Quick view Al Gore: A Wake-Up Call to Global Warming by Dan Anderson Politician Al Gore has lent both his voice and his political influence in the fight against global warming. His work and creative energy have earned him numerous forms of public recognition, most notably the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. View Details
Quick view Victor Wouk: The Father of the Hybrid Car by Sean Callery In 1974, an inventor named Victor Wouk became a man who could be described as ahead of his time. He had developed a prototype for the hybrid, a car that would become the most credible and commercially successful alternative to gasoline-powered... View Details
Quick view John Muir: Protecting and Preserving the Environment (Paperback) by Henry Elliot John Muir spoke, wrote, and lived the wilderness, including taking President Theodore Roosevelt on an overnight trip to the Yosemite Valley. This trip led to Roosevelts signing into law a bill that placed Yosemite under federal control as a national park... View Details
Quick view Bomb and Mine Disposal Officers by Antony Loveless What qualities does it take to walk up to an unexploded bomb or mine and coolly and calmly examine it? To slowly and painstakingly, remove the cover and attempt to defuse it. To be completely alone while everyone else has taken cover? The rise of... View Details
Quick view Ten of the Best Adventures in Space by David West Readers will be amazed by ten exciting stories of miraculous survival and tragic events in the history of space exploration. Stories include: the near-fatal journey of Uri Gagarin, Neil Armstrongs first step on the moon, the breakdown of Apollo 13, the... View Details
Quick view Ten of the Best Adventures in the Sky by David West Ten exciting stories tell of the success and failures of many famous inventors and pilots in the quest for flight. Stories include: the first hot-air balloon to carry people, the Wright brothers and the first airplane, Charles Lindberghs nonstop flight... View Details
Quick view Ten of the Best Adventures in Frozen Landscapes by David West Ten exciting stories feature famous explorers and their struggles to survive in frigid temperatures during dangerous polar expeditions. Stories include: the last expedition of John Franklin, Salomon August Andre's attempt to reach the North Pole by... View Details
Quick view Cyber Bullying (Paperback) by Rachel Stuckey provides a revealing look at cyber bullying and explains how it is different from other forms of bullying. Other topics include the potential legal issues related to electronic harassment, responsible digital citizenship, online security, and how to take... View Details
Quick view Maserati by Robert Walker Maserati has long had a reputation for excellence under the hood. The car's history of dominating on the racetrack speaks for itself. Developed by five brothers at the beginning of the 20th century, Maserati set a high standard of luxury and performance... View Details
Quick view Camero by Lynn Peppas Learn about the Camaro, General-Motors muscle car with four distinct generations of design before 2002. Find out how this classic vehicle has been continually re-invented since its original heydey in the 1960s and '70s. Discover what makes this "pony... View Details
Quick view Bullying by Jessica Pegis Bullying provides an honest and unbiased view of a prevalent issue. This book examines different forms of bullying and covers practical topics such as how to recognize bullying behavior, the role of the bystander, and empowering ways to deal with bullies... View Details
