Describes the venomous black widow spider. Learn how these spiders use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.
Describes the Taj Mahal, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, how it was ruined and has been restored, and what it is like today.
Describes the mysteries behind Stonehenge, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the people who built it, and what the ruins are like today.
"Describes the mystery of Machu Picchu, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the emperor who lived there, why it was abandoned, and what the ruin is like today"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the Great Wall of China, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the dynasties behind its construction, what it was used for, and what it's like today.
Describes the pyramids of ancient Egypt, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why they were built, the pharaohs who were buried inside, and what the ruins are like today.
Describes the statues of Easter Island, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including theories on how they were built, the people who built them, and what the statues are like today.
Describes the events of the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of the colonists, the British soldiers, the militia soldiers, and from foreigners.