Explores the history and lives of ten of the most ruthless villains of history, including Al Capone, Billy the Kid, the Blood Countess, and Scottish body-snatchers Burke and Hare, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.
Explores the idea that there are other beings than humans in the universe and that they have visited Earth throughout the history of mankind, discussing UFOs, alien abductions, crop circles, possible alien influence on early cultures, and more.
Illustrations, photographs, and see-through pages introduce children to swarms, describing why and what animals swarm, where they do it, bait balls, and other related topics.
A graphic retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy about Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, two young people from noble Veronese houses whose love for one another is doomed by the long-standing feud between their families.
"Humans have always played games, from dice games in ancient Iran to board games in the Victorian period. Video games have become popular, with players arguing why one console is better than another. Discover the many uses of games: how they can be a teaching aid, exercise our bodies and brains, stimulate our creativity, and bring people together"--Provided by publisher.
Provides information about the Salem Witch hunts and trial through the fictional description of the experiences of a young girl who is accused of being a witch.
A history of the oceanliner "R.M.S. Titanic," from its conception in 1907 to its sinking in 1912. Discusses the ship's design as well as the facts, the myths, and the human stories of the tragedy. Includes a color insert guide to the ship's decks.
