Medina, Nico

"Escape from the ordinary and break into Alcatraz, America's most famous prison! The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated visitors, from the Native American tribes who believed it was home to evil spirits to the Spanish explorers who discovered the island. In modern times, it was a federal prison for only 29 years, but now draws over a million visitors each year. Learn the history of America's most famous prison, from its initial construction as a fort in the 1800s, to its most famous residents such as Al Capone and 'Machine Gun' Kelly"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Roman emperor Julius Caesar, covering his childhood, rise to power, conquest of Gaul, and assassination as well as other topics, and presents information on life in the Roman Empire.

Introduces the Great Barrier Reef, describing its discovery, how it formed, and the animals that live there.

Looks at the history of Mount Everest and the people who have climbed it. As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,029 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain s ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing.

A biography of Genghis Khan, the Mongolian leader who, by conquest, created an empire that stretched from Mongolia through the Middle East, the largest empire in history.

Margarita Diaz's feud with Bridget Benson reaches its boiling point as both girls run for prom queen, but as their campaigns turn dirty, the girls learn some surprising truths about one another and themselves.

After openly gay seventeen-year-old Jonathan Parish drunkenly sleeps with his friend Alex--female friend Alex--at a party, rich, popular Laura Schulberg makes him an offer he cannot refuse: pretend to be Laura's boyfriend in exchange for a trip to London to see Kylie Minogue in concert.