Whiting, Jim

Describes stories that allude to the existence of monsters such as Loch Ness, zombies, mummies, bigfoot, and vampires; and examines facts and evidence to determine whether monsters actually exist.

Presents an overview of the Holocaust, in simple text with illustrations and photographs, describing how Adolf Hitler killed an estimated six million Jews during World War II.

The history of the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers, surveying the franchise's biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1946 to 2013.

Provides accounts of some of history's greatest mixed martial arts contests.

Spotlights the lives of prominent mobsters and organized-crime syndicates from the early twentieth century to the present, and includes Al Capone, "Lucky" Luciano, the Purple Gang, the Russian Mafia, and more.

Presents a brief profile of the life of American patriot, Paul Revere, describing how he helped to shape the outcome of the Revolutionary War.

Provides advice on having a snake as a pet, discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, housing, selection, and feeding. Includes glossary and a list of resources.

Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of chameleons and presents information to consider before getting one as a pet, discussing care requirements and health issues.

Describes the environmental threat to many of Egypt's ancient monuments and the various organizations that are dedicated to preserving these sites.

Explores global warming as a cause for the physical deformities, endangerment, and extinction of frogs around the world.