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The dogged determination of the honey badger is amazing. These tough animals almost never back down from a fight. Readers will learn about the honey badger’s normally solitary life, the habitats in w …

Readers are introduced to the spotted hyena, striped hyena, and brown hyena. These fierce animals are known for their impressive, bone-crushing bites. Readers delve into many fascinating hyenas facts …

Readers will learn how Tasmanian devils got their fear-inducing name and discover topics ranging from the devil’s massive appetite to the role it plays in the ecosystems of Tasmania. Also discussed i …

Dingoes are one of the iconic animals of Australia. These wild dogs may look like and be related to pet dogs, but they have been known to attack people. Readers will learn about the dingo’s history a …

These wild members of the pig family are far more dangerous than their farm-bred descendants. When they feel threatened, wild boars will charge at their enemies. They even use their sharp teeth to go …

Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash a …

When you walk through any grocery store, there are all types of food nicely packaged and ready to take home and eat. When you need a quick meal, you may stop into a fast food restaurant and grab some …

Hot dogs may not be as American as apple pie, but they are close. You find them at baseball games and barbecues. They are a fast and tasty meal enjoyed by many. We know that hot dogs are usually made …

We all know that eating too much sugar and too much salt isn’t good for us. It will surprise readers to learn just how dangerous eating too many sugary and salty snacks can be. Chips and candy are ob …

Just as maps help us find our way around unfamiliar places, keys and legends help us navigate unfamiliar maps. This helpful volume uses clear, easy-to-follow text to teach kids how to use a map’s leg …

What kind of map would you use to enter the exciting sport of orienteering? How about if you needed to drive from San Diego to San Francisco? Or if you wanted to see which parts of Earth are covered …

Without a scale, the people reading a map could only hazard a guess as to whether the distance between two points on it is a matter of a few hundred feet or a few hundred miles. This useful book teac …

From "Down East" to "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!" to "Greenwich Mean Time, " there are plenty of common phrases that invoke longitude, latitude, and direction. This immen …

Being able to draw a map is a very useful skill and one that can also be a lot of fun. This volume gives young readers plenty of pointers for making their own maps. It offers surveying suggestions an …

In the high-tech world of today, many of the maps we encounter are GPS maps or computer maps. This informative volume explains how the GPS, or Global Positioning System, works. It discusses how and w …

Speed and attention to design have defined Ferrari from its earliest days. Readers follow as profiles of the classic Testarossa, as well as more recent models are explored. Readers will also learn ab …

In the 1960s, Ford’s Mustang started the trend for pony cars-stylish, but affordable compact sports cars. Today, the Mustang is in its fifth generation and remains one of the world’s most beloved spo …

The Chevrolet Corvette has been around since the 1950s. It is so well known for its speed and reliability that it is used as an Indy 500 pace car. This volume profiles each of the Corvette’s six gene …

The Alfa Romeo company has been building sporty cars for more than a century. This volume profiles its most notable classic models-such as the Spider featured in the movie The Graduate-as well as the …

Wolverines can be found in the snowy, northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. These large members of the weasel family are known for their ferociousness. Readers will learn about the wol …

Since the 1960s, Lamborghini has been associated with making beautifully built, incredibly fast luxury sports cars. Readers will focus on the brand’s notable designs-such as the Diablo’s "scisso …

British automaker Lotus is known for both its racing models and its street model cars. Readers will compare and contrast these two types of cars through chapters that profile both types. Chapters cov …

The sleek and stylish Jaguar has been admired for decades for its luxury as well as its performance. This volume profiles models from throughout the history of this sports-car brand. Color photograph …

The DB 5 was immortalized by James Bond, and Aston Martin’s sports cars have been treasured by high-performance fans ever since. Readers will learn about this company’s storied history, sports cars, …

The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights in the United States. Voting rights in the United States slowly expanded over the country’s history. Even today, though, the right to vote is n …

What kind of map would you use to enter the exciting sport of orienteering? How about if you needed to drive from San Diego to San Francisco? Or if you wanted to see which parts of Earth are covered …

Maserati built its reputation on creating high-performing and elegant cars. Readers will learn the history behind these renowned Italian sports cars and will gain an understanding of the elements tha …

Mercedes has been around for more than a century, and has long been associated with both luxury and high performance cars. Readers will learn about this company’s contributions to auto-making history …

Audi produces a broad range of vehicles and is known for creating cars that are both reliable and fast. Readers will be fascinated by the details that make these cars great. Color photographs show Au …

Without a scale, the people reading a map could only hazard a guess as to whether the distance between two points on it is a matter of a few hundred feet or a few hundred miles. This useful book teac …