An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of India.

"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Michelle Wie and her career as a professional golfer"--

Discusses the Mexican-American war including American expansion, the fall of Mexico City, the conclusion of the war, the peace treaty, and the legacy of a "dirty" war.

Discusses the different heroes that appear in Greek mythology, including Heracles, Achilles, Jason, Odysseus, Orpheus, and Perseus.

Illustrations and simple text relate how Zip, the unlucky alien magician, zaps a bot and tells it what to do, but the bot does not listen. Includes note to parents, introduction to the books vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions.

Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of fireflies.

When mutant rats threaten to take over Staten Island, which has become a huge landfill, fourteen-year-old Sarah and her younger brother Mike try to figure out how to stop them.

Accompanies the A & E/ History Channel series America: the Story of Us.

"The Romans were the greatest builders of the ancient world, and among their most impressive achievements were their vast systems of roads and aqueducts. The roads, which featured inns and other amenities at intervals, carried soldiers, messengers, traders, and religious pilgrims far and wide. Meanwhile, the aqueducts brought life-giving water to cities and towns, making Rome's mighty urban civilization possible"--From the publisher's web site.

"The timeless myths of the ancient Greeks were filled with colorful characters, some divine, others human or monstrous. The incredible power the gods wielded over humans and how deeply belief in and fear of the gods affected all aspects of ancient Greek life and customs." --