While the coronavirus disease COVID-19 changed the world in 2020, it still isn't the largest and deadliest pandemic in history. That title is held by the Plague. This disease, also known as the Black Death, spread throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe in the fourteenth century and claimed an astonishing 50 million lives by the time it officially ended. Author Roberta Edwards takes readers back to these grimy and horrific years, explaining just how this...

Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real--it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen--...

Explains why the Arctic and Antarctic are extreme environments and examines how polar bears, penguins, and other animals have adapted to the cold--Provided by publisher.

Describes Brazil's geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, religion, culture, and lifestyle.

An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.

"Step inside a world of magic, enchantment, and mystery as you enter the realm of the fairies. From beautiful maidens to hideous goblins and nasty boggarts, follow fairy expert Stella A. Caldwell as she uncovers the truth behind these creatures from myth, legend, and folklore."--Page [2] of cover

"When it comes to walking the mean streets, Dickens could give modern genre authors the tour of their lives." -Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times When a corpse is found in the Thames River and identified as John Harmon, many lives will be forever changed. John, who had been abroad and estranged from his miserly father for years, will no longer collect his inheritance. It will instead go to the miser's employees, Mr. and Mrs. Boffin, transforming...

A trip to the beach presents the perfect opportunity for Curious Pearl to spread some science knowledge. The sun is shining brightly, and when her friends start asking questions, Pearl teaches them all about light. With augmented reality access to videos, readers will have an enhanced learning experience.--Publisher's website.