New York City’s dark and dank subway tunnels are James Kelly’s specialty. In this true story, James, an Irish immigrant in the early 1900s, makes a name for himself by detecting hazardous leaks and preventing scores of explosions,... Read More

Presented in alphabet form, this book names amazing women movers and shakers, explorers and leaders, artists and royalty. Its glimpses at a diverse selection of influential women throughout history are accompanied by twenty-six... Read More

Introducing the next generation of travellers to the architectural feats of modern and ancient civilizations, the book includes the moai statues of Easter Island, the temples of Chichén Itzá, and the ethereal Neuschwanstein Castle, fit... Read More

This delightful illustrated biography is designed to introduce curious young minds to the life and work of Mary Anning, a girl from England who turned shell collecting and exploring the coast into a science, pioneering the field of... Read More

Ever wonder how many grains of sand fit inside of a bucket, or how many ears of corn it takes to pop a bag of popcorn? Inquiring minds will love this life-sized exploration of the amazing contrasts found in nature and in everyday life,... Read More

Learn the logic behind strange creature names through this collection of humorous, clever, and often downright absurd monikers from the animal kingdom. Interactive notes, glossaries, and activities make this a fun choice for... Read More

National Geographic explorer and astrophysicist Munazza Alam shares her knowledge of all things outer space in this exciting, high-energy addition to the Absolute Expert series. Bursting with brilliant photographs, its bright pages of... Read More