Describes the most unusual buildings around the world and compares their various features.

An encyclopedia of oddities features unexpected and unimaginable people, places, and creatures from around the world.

Provides profiles of the characters, describes the weapons and vehicles, and discusses the battles from the six Star Wars films.

From the British and our Constitution that replaced their rule, to Yellowstone Park and Zane Grey's stories of the west, 'A is for America' is a sweeping tribute to all we know and love about our country. With delightful poems that beg to be read aloud, and expository text to broaden a student's horizons, this American alphabet will make you fall in love with the United States over and over again. Bright, beautifully detailed illustrations from California...

Examines the pivotal relationship between mapping and civilization, demonstrating the unique ways that maps relate and realign history, and shares engaging cartography stories and map lore.

Explores curiosities and wonders of the animal world, including the habitats and behavior of such creatures as the octopus, scorpion, newt, and bat.

They're in the air, on the ground, and even in our backyards and Houses--birds, snakes, lizards, and turtles. These two fun and fact-packed books provide interesting and useful information about the history, characteristics, and behavior of these animals. Ideal for school reports and projects or on-your-own reading, each book includes dozens of full-color photographs and drawing--and surprising insights into bird-y singing and snake-y hissing!

Uses a question-and-answer format to provide information about various societies throughout history and how they lived. Discusses how the topics explored relate back to the modern world and features color photographs and illustrations throughout.

"For die-hard basketball fans and casual spectators alike, this collection of fascinating facts about the game will be a welcome addition to their library. From the origins of the game to how much players are paid, and the evolution of the basketball shoe, this book covers a wide range of topics. Among others are how the color barrier was breached, the rise of women's basketball, and innovations that have made the game accessible to disabled athletes....