Science and sports are inextricably linked. Friction fights a hockey puck's icy path to the net. Gravity pulls a basketball down toward a hoop. And, of course, velocity makes any game or… More →

While some people enjoy the action and camaraderie of team sports, others prefer more solitary sporting activities--such as fishing. The volumes in this set cover a wide range of topics, from More →

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The World of Anime and Manga explores the popular Japanese art forms of anime and manga. The series examines the history of anime and manga, the major genres, the important artists, and the… More →

The World of Hobbies introduces readers to different hobbies people pursue in their free time. Hobbies are done for personal enjoyment, but they can also serve as creative outlets and… a More →

The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage More →

In this comprehensive set that spans from ancient times to our modern digital age, readers are taken on an enlightening journey through the Middle Ages, the achievements of the industrial… More →

They may be hidden in your body, or other places, and impossible to see with the naked eye, but there are many components to living things that are super important--we just can't see them!… More →

Stranded, lost, and terrorized by the forces of nature! Meet the ordinary people who lived to tell their extraordinary tales of survival. From being stranded in the ocean or lost in the… More →

Understanding Natural Disasters teaches readers about nature's most destructive phenomena. The books in this series explain what causes natural disasters, how they affect communities, and how More →