Steve Goldsworthy

"Discusses supercars, including what defines a supercar, models that made their mark on the supercar world, and how manufacturers continue to bring speed and performance to the next level for these exclusive sports cars"-- Provided by publisher.

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of U.S. freedom and independence. The official name of the statue is "Liberty Enlightening the World." However, it is often referred to as Lady Liberty. Find out more in Statue of Liberty, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

El Álamo tuvo un papel muy importante en la lucha de Texas por su independencia. Con los años, la batalla de El Álamo se ha convertido en la representación del heroísmo y la resistencia del pueblo texano. Descubre más en El Álamo, uno de los títulos de la serie Íconos Americanos.

Daring falls from high buildings and car chases in the movies. Circus trapeze artists and human cannon balls. Flips high in the air on skateboards and dirt bikes. Many people wouldn't dare to try such stunts. But other people make a living doing them. Learn what draws people to such life-threatening lines of work. Get the facts about some of the most famous stuntmen and women of all time.

Recounts the key events in the westward expansion of the United States and the settlement of the western frontier. It includes the immigration boom from Europe to the United States, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gold Rush, and the travels of Louis and Clark.

"Facts about the Aleut indigenous peoples of northern Alaska and Russia. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives. Intended for fifth to eighth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Details the Afghanistan war following the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, including the battles, weapons, uniform, tactics, and people involved in the conflict and its aftermath.

"Antarctica covers almost 20 percent of the Southern Hemisphere. Its landscape is dominated by the world's largest ice sheet. Learn more about this exciting environment in Antarctica. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more."--

Have you ever wondered what happens when the Moon moves in front of the Sun? How often does this occur? Learn more in Eclipses, and AV2 media enhanced book.