This title focuses on bank heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
When Grandpa finds a mysterious compass washed up on the seashore, Phantom Finders Abby and Theo review museum artifacts and brave a raging storm to discover whom it belonged to and what it means for their town, Murky Creek.
This title looks at the types of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise and gives information related to their strengths, weaknesses, and fighting styles. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
This biography introduces readers to James Madison, including his early political career and key events from Madison's administration including the War of 1812, the Treaty of Paris, and the Treaty of Ghent. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
Are zombies real? In this title, readers learn about the history of zombies from ancient times to the present day, including the vodou religion, why people believed, media portrayals of zombies, and scientific explanations for zombie stories. Read the shocking zombie experience of Haitian Clairvius Narcisse!
Are sea monsters real? In this title, readers learn about the history of sea monsters from ancient times to the present day, including research to discover the truth behind these cryptid sightings, why people believe, and scientific possibilities for sea monster sightings.
Are vampires real? In this title, readers learn about the history of vampires, including rituals used to keep vampires away, why people believed, diseases associated with vampires, and how science explains many misconceptions about vampires.
How do spies build trust and infiltrate enemy organizations? In this title, readers will learn how spies are recruited and trained, and how they build the skills needed to gain intelligence. Readers will learn about amazing spies from history who risked their lives to get information. Readers can also try special missions such as creating a legend and mastering their memory.
This biography introduces readers to Woodrow Wilson, including his early political career and key events from Wilson's administration including the Underwood Tariff Act, World War I, and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Martin Van Buren, including his early political career and key events from Van Buren's administration including the Panic of 1837 and the passage of the Independent Treasury Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to George Washington, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Washington's administration including creating the first presidential cabinet and creating a financial plan for the new nation. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Harry S. Truman, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Truman's administration including World War II, the Cold War, the Marshall Plan, and the Korean War. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces young readers to the life of John Tyler, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Tyler's administration including his opposition to the national bank, Second Seminole War, and the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Theodore Roosevelt, including his early political career and key events from Roosevelt's administration including the building of the Panama Canal, creating the Department of Commerce and Labor, and winning the Nobel Prize. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to William Taft, including his early political career and key events from Taft's administration including forming the US Children's Bureau and Arizona and New Mexico becoming states. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Zachary Taylor, including his long military service and key events from Taylor's administration including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and the national debate over slavery. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Franklin D. Roosevelt, including his early political career and key events from Roosevelt's administration including the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and Pearl Harbor. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to James K. Polk, including his early political career and key events from Polk's administration including the Oregon Treaty, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Ronald Reagan, including his early political career and key events from Reagan's administration including the Reagan Revolution and the Cold War. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Barack Obama, including his early political career and key events from Obama's administration including the Affordable Care Act and the Clean Power Plan. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to the life of Franklin Pierce, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Pierce's administration including the Gadsden Purchase, the Treaty of Kanagawa, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to James Monroe, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Monroe's administration including the Monroe Doctrine. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Richard Nixon, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Nixon's administration including his debates with John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and his resignation. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to Abraham Lincoln, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Lincoln's administration including the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
This biography introduces readers to William McKinley, including his early political career and key events from McKinley's administration including the Spanish-American War, the expansion of US territory to include the Hawaiian Islands, and his assassination by Leon F. Czolgosz. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
