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A guide to the heroes, villians, and vehicles from the world of The Incredibles; evaluates the strength and weaknesses of supers around the globe.

"Pitchers can influence games more than any other player on the field. Read about the stats and championship moments of baseball's greatest pitchers. Then use what you learned to create your own top-10 list!"--Provided by publisher.

On opening night, a green dragon flies down to the Orlando Magic's court on a zip line. At the Phoenix Suns' arena, a goofy gorilla leaps off a trampoline and slams a big-time dunk. On the Chicago Bulls' court, a fuzzy red bull shoots T-shirts into the crowd. Basketball fans love to laugh and cheer at the shenanigans of these and many other colorful mascots. Have a blast learning about the zaniest basketball mascots!.

Going to a football game? Wish the players on the latest Madden NFL game cover a little extra luck. And see if you can spot the 12th Man at a Texas A&M game-they should be easy to find. But first, gear up to discover the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in football.

"[Cappucci is] a meteorologist for The Washington Post, and you might think of him as Doogie Howser meets Bill Paxton from Twister, with a dash of Leonardo DiCaprio from Catch Me If You Can. Combining reportage and accessible science with personal storytelling and infectious enthusiasm, Looking Up is a riveting ride through the state of our weather and a touching story about parents and mentors helping a budding scientist achieve his improbable dreams. Throughout, readers get a tutorial on the basics of weather science and the impact of the climate"--Provided by publisher.

"In this informative book, students will read more about science and the way scientists look at a question or problem, learning through examples that range from the . . . mysteries of the human body to the far-flung reaches of space. Questions about medicine, animals, the universe, and much more will draw readers in and get them pondering more about the world we live in"--Provided by publisher.

". . . debat[es] the Greatest of All Time in a variety of categories. Topics include the greatest athlete of all time, greatest band, greatest inventor, greatest scientist, greatest writer, greatest sci-fi franchise, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Learn more about some of the greatest players and the illnesses or injuries that cut their careers short. From Lou Gehrig to Pat Tillman, each chapter highlights a sports star whose career ended too soon.

Examines the relationship between mapping and civilization, demonstrating the unique ways that maps relate and realign history, and sharing cartography stories and map lore.

A collection of miscellaneous information about the history of medicine.