"Mummies, whether they're preserved by people or nature, are a fascinating way to examine different cultures around the world. While most people know about mummies from ancient Egypt, the first mummies were made more than 7,000 years ago in South America. Anthropologists can only guess why, most likely because of a belief in life after death. Readers will be awed as they discover how different cultures perfected their mummification process. Well-chosen...

"Introduces the world of horses and ponies by looking at their habitats, their behaviors and their history." --

"The 'Age of Dinosaurs' lasted from about 230 million to 65 million years ago. And yet, these formidable reptiles continue to captivate us even today. One hundred high-interest facts about the extinct creatures called dinosaurs cover many topics, such as evolution, adaptations, and fossils, and many species, including Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Stegosaurus. Fun quizzes, clever crafts and activities, beneficial diagrams, and vivid photographs...

"For those who've always wanted to live in a castle or become a knight, this engaging text presents 100 fun facts about these high-interest topics. Readers will find out what it was like to live in the Middle Ages, what it took to become a knight, and what happened on the battlefield. They'll love learning about the famous knights of fact and fiction as well as discovering the ins and outs of medieval castles, some of which are still standing today....

Presents a collection of facts about weather and climate, from understanding the seasons to examining weather-centric folklore.