Michael Burgan

"Describes the people and events involved in the social network. The reader's choices include the perspectives"--

an interactive modern history adventure

The making of the social network

Dennis E. Showalter

Heidi A. Burns

An Interactive History Adventure

World War II Spies

"Describes the role pilots played during World War II. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.

an interactive history adventure

World War II pilots

Drácula

Zoë Burkholder

McConnell, Robert L.

Timothy J. Griffin

Ellis Island

Mary Shelley

Dennis Calero

Frankenstein

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of CNN to life. Kids will learn how Ted Turner developed the idea of a 24/7 news network, which was unheard of at the time, as the Big Three networks devoted only half an hour a day to news, and cable was in its infancy. CNN changed the way news was delivered, and gave rise to the 24-hour news cycle on the internet as well as TV. Accompanying video will show readers CNN's early news coverage as well as current debates with the president.

4D an Augmented Reading Experience

TV Launches 24-Hour News with CNN

Over tens of thousands of years, the living have found different ways to take care of the dead. Some bodies are buried. Others are burned. Perhaps the creepiest method of all is turning the dead into mummies—preserving them so they almost look as if they were still alive. Are the tales of magic and curses that surround some mummies’ lairs really true? Among the 11 stories in this book, readers will discover mummies in a 7,000‐year‐old burial ground in South America; naturally‐preserved bog bodies in Northern Europe; and the mummy of an American outlaw that was displayed at carnivals and haunted houses in the 1900s. Fascinating details about burial rituals, human sacrifice, and ancient cultures are sure to enthrall readers.

Mummy Lairs

"Presents the legend of Bigfoot, including current theories and famous encounters"--Provided by publisher.

The Unsolved Mystery of Bigfoot

The influence of the Roman Empire has been widespread and profound, perhaps more so than that of any other empire or civilization. Rome laid the foundation for many of the institutions and ideas in the modern Western world, including the common political and legal systems. Roman ruins can still be found in distant England, and Roman aqueducts still bring fresh drinking water to modern Rome. Other legacies of the Roman Empire include concrete, pizza, sports arenas, and many English words. Empire of Ancient Rome, Revised Edition opens with a brief summary of the Roman Empire and provides an account of the world and geographic area in the years leading up to the empire. In an easy-to-follow format, this volume covers the growth of Rome as a republic, the political and social forces that drove the transition to a dictatorship of caesars, the reasons for Rome's eventual decline, and what happened to the remnants of the empire.

Empire of Ancient Rome

Explores the origins of the conflict in Vietnam and the events that led to the United States taking a leading role in it, follows the major events of the war and American reactions to it, and examines the ending of the war and its consequences.

The Vietnam War

Describes the history, production, and different models of the Toyota Land Cruiser, a vehicle originally created to allow police and military to travel off paved roads.

The Toyota Landcruiser

Presents the history of Fort McHenry, which withstood the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 and became the inspiration for the Star Spangled Banner.

Fort McHenry

Tells the life story of dynamic heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who gained fame for his boxing skills, political views, and humanitarian efforts. Written in graphic-novel format.

American Champion

Muhammad Ali

W. N. Brown

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fifth installment in the Great Escapes series has arrived—perfect for fans of the I Survived series! London, 1716. Lord William Nithsdale has been found guilty of treason after fighting alongside the other rebels against the British crown. For his crime, he is sent to the infamous Tower of London, where he awaits his punishment: the executioner’s blade. Upon learning of the Lord’s death sentence, his wife, Lady Winifred Maxwell, sets out to free him from the “Bloody Tower.” She plots and plans to pull off a daring and dangerous breakout. If her idea works, Lord Nithsdale might just escape his deadly fate. If it doesn’t, both their heads will roll! From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series—featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations—will leave you excited for the next adventure!

Great Escapes #5: Terror in the Tower of London

Imagine being lost near the North or South Poles. All around you is nothing but snow and ice as far as you can see. What would you do? Discover the true tales of daring people who survived through bitter cold, deadly storms and other dangers with little food or other resources in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.

Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions

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He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt’s achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more about The Bull Moose, the Progressive, the Rough Rider, the Trust Buster, and the Great Hunter who was our larger-than-life 26th president in Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

A raging wildfire burns thousands of homes. A violent earthquake creates a giant tsunami that destroys countless lives. A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of people who survived these terrible disasters and lived to tell the tale in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.

Terrifying True Stories

Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters

Traces the personal life and career of professional wrestler Steve Austin.

Pro Wrestler Steve Austin

Stone Cold

A biography of the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, from her childhood in war-torn Prague, Czechoslovakia, to her appointment as the first woman Secretary of State.

Kieran McMullen

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