Synopsis: Discover the people, battles, and politics of America's bloodiest conflict, and explore its causes, chapters, characters, and consequences. Discover the people, battles, and politics of America's bloodiest conflict, and explore its causes, chapters, characters, and consequences With a topic on every page, Civil War Visual Encyclopedia tells the story of the war using simple explanations and stunning photographs. Profiles on decisive battles,…

Synopsis: Featuring photos and stories from the world's scariest prisons, discover why prison is to be avoided at all costs! World's Scariest Prisons will explore the most terrifying prisons of all time. From the Roman Coliseum to the Bastille, the Tower of London to Alcatraz, World's Scariest Prisons will captivate young readers! Each prison will receive its own photo-intensive overview as well as a sidebar, a break out fact box, and a quote. Each prison…

Synopsis: The Civil War of 1861–'65 was the bloodiest conflict in the history of the United States of America and had a huge effect on the shaping of the nation as one of the world's greatest democracies. From the opening shots fired at Fort Sumter, to the decisive Battle of Gettysburg and the assassination of Lincoln, this book brings the story of the Civil War to life.

Synopsis: Strong-willed and sharp-tongued, 17-year-old Lady Alexandra had to learn to hold her own growing up in a houseful of brothers in Regency England. But soon Alex finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery just as ball season begins.

Synopsis: Find out how the key players from yesterday and today influenced and interacted with each other during the world's most important moments in this brand new full-color biography series. One event. Six people. It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. So much more than just your typical biography, Profiles focuses on six of the most prominent figures during the Civil War. This book includes all of the biographical…

Synopsis: Whether kids want to know what the world's deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL, or which state has the largest water park, the SCHOLASTIC BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS 2009 has all of the answers and much, much more! Over the past seven years, kids, parents, and teachers have come to love this kid-friendly book. Each of the 300 records on pop culture, sports, science, and more has its…

Synopsis: Gripping tale of the epic 1839 voyage of the schooner Amistad and her cargo of Africans bound for slavery in the New World. The Africans revolt, seize the ship, and start for home. Are the rebellious slaves mutineers or honest men and women who sought to regain their freedom?

Synopsis: Part of the Tales of Terror series, this thriller follows a young boy named Billy, as he finds himself part of a horror movie.

Synopsis: Wiglaf is off to Dragon Slayers' Academy and in for a first day of school he will never forget.

Synopsis: Four assassinations and six near-tragedies are analyzed.

Synopsis: Gives the birds, flowers, and trees for all fifty states, as well as notes on famous people born in each state and some important dates in its history.

Synopsis: Introduces important people and events in American history, highlighting individuals who contributed to the nation's development over the centuries.

Synopsis: Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States.

Synopsis: Describes some of the rich natural resources located in the United States.

Synopsis: Shows how physical environment impacts different communities.

Synopsis: A TIME MAGAZINE BEST YA BOOK OF ALL TIMEBeloved by generations of readers, Elsewhere is an original, moving novel about love, loss, and the meaning of it all from the New York Times–bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry.Is it possible to grow up while getting younger?Welcome to Elsewhere. The beaches are marvelous. It’s quiet and peaceful. You can’t get sick, and you’ll never turn even a…

Synopsis: When the police find 13-year-old Linda, she is standing silently on a blood-spattered parking ramp, the only witness to a murder/suicide. The now-dead gunman was her mother's boyfriend. And his victim -- old enough to be Linda's father -- was Linda's lover. Told in her own words, Linda's story is harrowing, torn straight from the headlines, and unforgettable. It has taken children's literature, as we know it, to an entirely new level.