Follow a group of explorers and scientists as they travel to Papua New Guinea to find a type of kangaroo that lives in trees.

December 6, 1917 started like any other day in Halifax, Nova Scotia. But everything stopped shortly before 9 o'clock that morning when two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. One of the ships was loaded with munitions for the troops fighting in Europe; the other was preparing to collect medical supplies for the war's victims. The resulting disaster was the largest man-made explosion until the detonation of the atomic bomb in 1945. The blast flattened...

This fascinating book features 30 young women who accomplished remarkable things before their twentieth birthdays. Visually compelling with original illustrations, this book will inspire the next generation of strong, fearless women.. -- Amazon.com.

This book profiles twenty-six authors with original and distinctive approaches to literature and language. From a man who used vanity license plates to tell stories and a woman who made new poems by subtracting letters from published works, to people who studied word origins and variations, this is a celebration of the adventurers who have explored language with a sense of curiosity and playfulness. -- adapted from information provided and jacket....

Using a large-format dictionary approach, the people, creatures, and droids of the Star Wars saga are presented. Includes large photos of the characters and many stills from the movies. DK's Eyewitness style brings the characters, costumes, droids, and gadgetry of the Star Wars universe to life. Annotated photography shows and explains the culture, background, and technology of the Star Wars trilogy. Fans of all ages will enjoy detailed revelations...