लेखक: Mark J. Harasymiw

About 140 million years ago, South America and Africa broke apart, eventually drifting to their current positions on Earth. But when looking at a map of the two, they still look like puzzle pieces! R …

Rip Van Winkle, the incorrigible character from the early American short story, lived in the years before and after the American Revolution. However, he slept through the war, thanks to some mysterio …

Some bugs are big-but they can’t beat the ancient dragonfly called Meganeura. Its wingspan was as wide as a seagull’s. Try squishing that with a fly swatter! Readers will love the astounding prehisto …

This basketball power forward is nicknamed "Superman" for his super skills on the court. This book is a super source of information on Dwight Howard’s life and successes. …

What was the first college built in America? Why did the Pilgrims come to the New World? Did Europeans come to America before Christopher Columbus? The answers to these questions and many more can be …

The U.S. Army is our oldest military force, and this exciting volume explores its rich history. Established in 1775 and led by General George Washington, the Continental army was formed to fight the …

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen are part of one of the most important teams in the U.S. Military. These skilled operators perform daring rescues all over the world, and all while evading the enemy. This …

Readers will explore the unique history of US Army Rangers. From the beginning of US history in the 1600s, Army Rangers have been ready to take on difficult missions behind enemy lines and are some o …

Only about 10 percent of salmon offspring live to the second stage of the fish’s life cycle. Even stranger, they sometimes develop a hump or large teeth before reproducing. Readers learn these bizarr …

During the Vietnam War, helicopters proved their worth to the US military. With brave crews aboard, they hovered low in the skies to rescue pilots and soldiers who were frighteningly close to enemy f …

Few people could imagine living in an enclosed tight space for months at a time-but that’s just what those who serve in the navy on submarines do. They travel thousands of miles underwater on mission …

Alligators are reptiles with one thing on their minds: meat. These cold-blooded animals make horrible pets. That doesn’t stop some people from trying to make them pets though. Often the alligators ge …

Since the U.S. Navy began, with only a few ships, it has grown into one of the most respected fleets in the world. On the seas and in the air, navy heroes have served the country courageously and per …

Archaeologists have opened whole new worlds to people, such as ancient Egypt and prehistoric America. However, an archaeological dig requires a lot of meticulous preparation, research, and labor. Rea …

"Chick-a-dee-dee-dee!" That’s the call of the chickadee! This amazing little creature is a favorite of many bird watchers. It can remember thousands of places where it hides its food, and i …

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670, 000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Read …

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this high-interest book, re …

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670, 000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Read …

The sun”s importance to Earth and the solar system can”t be exaggerated; it”s the linchpin for life itself. The sun”s structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration wit …

Jupiter, named for the mythological king of the gods, demands a lot of respect in the night sky. Young scientists are invited to travel to this gas giant while taking part in ‘math missions’ along th …

The moon is the only celestial body that humans have set foot on. Some of the knowledge we have of the moon involves numbers, including measurements such as diameter and area. Science and math are co …

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this highinterest book, rea …

The planet Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is one of the most jawdropping sights in our solar system. The striking photographs in this attractive volume invite readers to dive into the essential …

Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real person-John Chapman. Chapman’s life became legendary as he planted apple trees across the Midwest of the United States in the 1800s. In this …

Natural disasters like tornadoes destroy, devastate, and alter people’s lives forever. Some people chase tornadoes for scientific purposes, while others just want the thrill of facing a twister’s dan …

Termites don’t just chew through wood; they eat it. That means a home, a tree house, or a tree can be a gigantic snack for a colony of termites. Unfortunately, when a colony decides a building is a p …

From hunting buffalo on the plains to harvesting the bulb of the agave plant in the rocky desert, the Apache have shown great resourcefulness throughout their history. This volume allows readers a gl …

People have been living in North America for at least 13, 000 years. Readers explore the lives of the many different Native American tribes that inhabited what is now the United States, learning abou …