Rivkin, Jennifer

Looks at the careers of some of baseball's best players, including Derek Jeter, Jackie Robinson, Clayton Kershaw and more, and discusses awards they have won.

Text and illustrations examine the Loch Ness monster, discussing the stories surrounding the monster, and more.

Record-breaking stats, famous quotes, history-making shots, and more celebrate the best basketball stars since the game began in 1891.

Presents brief profiles of the best football stars on both the offensive and defensive ends of the field.

Briefly profiles the careers of several basketball players who are considered to be the best National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) players of all time.

"The Wendigo is a demon that has the power to possess humans and make them do terrible things. Or so the Native American legends say. Readers will delve into the earliest known accounts of the Wendigo, additional firsthand stories throughout history, and modern scientific research to learn critical thinking skills and determine for themselves the solution to this mystery" -- Provided by publisher.

"In a universe that stretches across billions of light years, can Earth really be the only home of intelligent life? This book avoids the sensationalism often attached to discussions about UFOs and aliens. Instead, science is coupled with historical information and firsthand sightings to teach students about responsible research, evaluation of sources, and critical thinking, even when confronted with mysterious topics"--Provided by the publisher.

With its claws and fangs and hunting for blood in the night, el Chupacabra is the stuff of nightmares. Many people insist that this mysterious Mexican monster is real, while others proclaim it a bedtime story. This intriguing volume uses a presentation of firsthand accounts and more to encourage well-rounded research and critical thinking skills.

Looks at the careers of some of baseball's best players, including Derek Jeter, Jackie Robinson, Clayton Kershaw and more, and discusses awards they have won.

Presents information on UFOs, including what a UFO is, research on UFOs, hoaxes and misunderstandings, reported sightings, and different theories that have been proposed to explain the sightings. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.