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Even in an age when science holds sway, fascination with the occult has not diminished. Social media, books, and news stories are filled with tales of ghost and angel encounters, monster hunters, clairvoyants, and witchcraft practitioners. The Exploring the Occult series explores both history and present-day experiences with the occultÑbuilding on the sense of wonder that keeps these topics fresh and alive.
Landmarks are unique natural or human-made structures that help us identify where in the world we are. This fascinating series features the landmarks, mountains and waterfalls, ancient buildings and statues, and modern bridges and towers that different countries are known for. Maps help readers identify where each landmark is in its country, and feature boxes highlight notable facts. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
In Expressing the Inner Wild, you'll read about all the amazing ways people around the globe and across the centuries have been creatively transforming their hair, lips, fingers, toes, eyelashes, ears-- just about any body part you can think of-- with jewelry, makeup, inks, piercings, and other decorations. From African tribal body paint to ear plugs, tattoo pantyhose, and nail art for guys, you'll discover the sky's the limit!
This is your guide to ESPN’s X Games sports—all the stunts and tricks that get the adrenaline pumping in winter and summer. Whether readers are thrill seekers themselves, or just admirers of boarders, bikers, and skaters, these books will have instant appeal.
Discover the bizarre and unique features that belong to the world's most extreme and extraordinary reptiles. Comic-style illustrated spreads paired with dramatic photography will keep young readers engaged as they learn about the world's weirdest, deadliest, biggest, and sneakiest reptiles.
This captivating series is designed to entice readers to try alternative sports and stunts. Each book brings readers into the dynamic world of an exhilarating physical activity. They'll learn what it is, how itÎs safely performed, what equipment the professionals use, and about the superstars in the field. Vivid images and riveting descriptions will fully engage readers in these lesser-known but thrilling extreme sports.
Extreme Summer Games takes readers into the action-packed world of BMX, Moto, and Skateboarding. Coverage of the best athletes, the biggest tricks, and the baddest courses as well as an overview of each sport’s history makes these excellent and thorough introductions to these sports.
Hot weather is getting hotter while hurricanes, droughts, floods, and forest fires are increasing in intensity. Extreme Weather and Climate Change: What?s the Connection? explores the science behind recent weather-related disasters and explains the role climate-changing emissions play in the recent record-shattering weather extremes.
Extreme Winter Sports Zone takes readers into the action-packed world of snowboarding, snowmobiling, and skiing. Coverage of the best athletes, the biggest tricks, and the baddest courses as well as an overview of each sport’s history makes these hot introductions to these cold-weather sports.