Maurer, Tracy

Looks at the facts of several haunted historical places, some of the world's best ghost stories and ghost hunters.

A brief biography of educator and writer Noah Webster, famous for writing the first dictionary of the English language, with ficticious editing remarks by Noah.

A look at some of the most amazing elevators in the world. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.

Describes history's biggest and most destructive wildfires from around the world.

"Mike Trout is a ... MLB outfielder. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a baseball superstar."--Back cover.

Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated instructions for baking and decorating cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for seven paper craft projects.

Describes how Samuel Morse invented the telegraph and Morse code which revolutionized modern technology.

Read on to learn more about the making and breaking of spooky curses throughout history'and uncover whether there's any real-life proof that curses exist.

Brief text and photographs describe how matter changes and explain how scientists will find new ways to help our planet.