Quick view Marco Polo's Silk Purse by Gerry Bailey Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Marco Polo's silk purse in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of traveler Marco Polo's life and his most famous achievement in a story format. Wonderful illustrations help recount... View Details
Quick view Pump it up Cheerleading (Paperback) by Margaret Webb Kids will learn about the basics of tumbling, dance, jumps, and stunting, or building formations, in Pump it up Cheerleading. This highly illustrated book also features a section on top-rated teams. View Details
Quick view Cycling Science (Paperback) by James Bow explains how science plays a part in building the bike and its rider. Find out how the bike has evolved, and the science behind the machine. The book also takes a look at the human machinehow the body can push the bike so long and hard, and how personal... View Details
Quick view Frome Oil Rig to Gas Pump by Michael Bright This timely book looks at the world's production of oil and our dependence on this natural resource. The majority of today's forms of transportation run on fuel that comes from oil, and hundreds of thousands of the items we use every day come from oil... View Details
Quick view From Sunshine to Bulb by Michael Bright What happens when you flip a light switch or press the power button on the TV? Electricity flows to the device and it turns on. Most of us use electrical gadgets all day, every day, without thinking about it. This book follows the journey from source to... View Details
Quick view From Field to Plate by Michael Bright Most of us eat three full meals a day, but where does the food that reaches our plates, stocks our fridges, and fills the supermarket shelves come from? This informative book shows how methods of growing, using, and delivering foodone of the most vital... View Details
Quick view Winning Big: World and Euro Cup Soccer (Paperback) by Amanda Bishop This book looks at the history of soccer championships, including the World and Euro Cups, and the Olympics. It also provides highlights of the players and teams to watch for at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. View Details
Quick view Soccer's Superstars: The Best of the Best (Paperback) by Amanda Bishop Ideal for soccer fans, this engaging book profiles the greatest soccer teams and players from around the world. From David Beckham to the U.S. womens national team, readers will love learning about their favorite teams and players. Extra features include... View Details
Quick view Why We Need Fats (Paperback) by Molly Aloian Fat is an essential nutrient for optimal health, however too much fat can lead to health problems. This informative title helps clear up the confusion about this controversial nutrient. View Details
Quick view Human-made Disasters (Paperback) by Steve Parker Human negligence, engineering miscalculation, mechanical failure- thirteen famous disasters are featured is this fascinating book. Each one became well-known for the unique scientific process that led to the destruction, as well as for the structural... View Details
Quick view Diamonds and Gemstones (Paperback) by Ron Edwards Whether ornamenting royal scepters or equipping modern medical technology, this book will show readers how gemstones have an established place in our world, covering where diamonds and gemstones are found and how they are mined, famous diamonds,... View Details
Quick view Wilma Rudolph: Track and Field Chmapion by Adrianna Morganelli When doctors told her parents that she may never walk again, no one could have imagined that Wilma Rudolph would grow up to become the worlds fastest woman. This awe-inspiring book shows how, with grace, perseverance, and dedication, young Wilma used... View Details
