"There are about ten quintillion insects in the world{u2014}and some of them have affected human history in tremendous ways! For as long as humans have been on earth, we've co-existed with insects . . . for better or for worse. Once you begin to look at world history through fly-specked glasses, you begin to see the mark of these minute life forms at every turn. Beneficial bugs have built empires. Bad bugs have toppled them. Bugged is not your everyday...

Presents the life and accomplishments of the pioneering scientist who became the world's expert on chimpanzees.

When Helen Keller was a baby, she became sick and lost her ability to see and hear. Although many people doubted her ability to persevere, Helen did not let any obstacle stop her from achieving many things in her amazing life. This book covers some of the well-known and inspiring milestones of Keller’s life—it’s a great supplement for book reports on this iconic historical figure. It also covers some of the lesser-known fun facts—did you know...

Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world, which makes some things very easy for them. They can pull leaves from tall trees and keep an eye out for predators far away. But have you ever thought about how a giraffe drinks from the ground? Or how hard it must be to lie down for a nap? Learn all about the ups and downs of being the worlds tallest animal.

Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in George Washington's life.

Zoe and her friends at Sesame Street can do all sorts of things, especially when they help each other.

"Throughout the ages, the most successful civilizations were the ones who realized that everyone poops and they'd better figure out how to get rid of it! From the very first flushing toilet (invented way earlier than you would think) to the efficient Roman aqueducts (possibly inspired by the goddess of sewers!) to castles in the Middle Ages whose moats used more than just water to repel enemies, Poop happened! traces human civilization through this...

When Maddy invites her best friend, Victor, over for dinner, her parents are shocked to discover that he is a space alien.

"A lighthearted but informative look at chance discoveries made by ordinary people, of artifacts (and treasures) from the past. Many of these discoveries have led to leaps in our knowledge of history and science. Each short chapter will begin with a dramatic story of discovery, followed by the significance of the artifact that was discovered, followed by a look into the history of the civilization/era from which the artifact originates. The stories...