Tanaka, Shelley

Uses the discovery of the temple in Mexico City, what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to introduce the story of the Spanish conquest of Moctezuma and his empire in the sixteenth century.

Describes the ancient Egyptian practice of preserving the dead through the process of mummification and explains what scientists have learned from unwrapping and examining mummies.

Seventeen-year-old Jack Thayer explores the Titanic and forms a brief friendship with another passenger before experiencing the wreck of the giant ocean liner.

Pictures and information on the amazing new dinosaurs scientists have recently uncovered. Discover how the latest finds are changing eveything we thought we knew about dinosaurs.

Uses the discovery of the temple in Mexico City, what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to introduce the story of the Spanish conquest of Moctezuma and his empire in the sixteenth century.

Offers scientific explanations for questions commonly asked about climate change, discussing the causes and consequences, and examining what can be done to combat the negative effects of climate change.

Chronicles the events surrounding the battle at the Alamo in 1836 and explains why it was a key turning point in American history.

Explains where our energy comes from, why we have problems with pollution, and what plans we have to develop alternate energy sources.

With compelling photographs and memorabilia, and a gripping text that draws on the recollections of American and Japanese civilians, sailors, and airmen, Attack on Pearl Harbor evocatively recreates this tragic day.