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The Race to Discover the AIDS Virus: Luc Montagnier vs Robert Gallo
From the Series Scientific Rivalries and Scandals
In the early 1980s, doctors sounded the alarm. A mysterious new disease—acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS—was spreading around the world. While many of the first AIDS patients were… Read More →
The Raven
From the Series First Avenue Classics ™
During a dark night in December, a man sits in his room sadly thinking about his lost love, Lenore. Suddenly, he hears a tapping on the door, but no one is there. The noise moves to the… Read More →
The Real History of Angel Island
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
People often learn about Ellis Island when they are taught the history of immigration in the US. However, many people also came through Angel Island in California. Angel Island Immigration… Read More →
The Real History of Juneteenth
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed—two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told… Read More →
The Real History of Thanksgiving
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
Thanksgiving is celebrated by millions of people in the US every year. But for many people, Thanksgiving has a dark or complicated past, and the real or full story of the holiday is often… Read More →
The Real History of the Gold Rush
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Gold Rush was one of the largest mass migration events in US history. After gold was discovered in California, people from all over the world rushed there in search of fortune. But not… Read More →
The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Transcontinental Railroad connected the United States, but it also created divisions. It displaced Native Americans and disrupted their trade and hunting. Chinese workers broke barriers… Read More →
The Real History of the White House
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
The White House is often seen as a symbol of freedom, but it was built by enslaved people. Learn more about the people who created this iconic site and how they are being acknowledged in… Read More →
The Real Science of Human Flight
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound! They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe Read More →
The Real Science of Invisibility
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
With the superpower of invisibility, you could do amazing magic tricks, play funny pranks, even sneak up on bad guys! How do fictional heroes with the power of invisibility do it? More… Read More →
The Real Science of Mind Control
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Imagine having the superpower to control things with your mind. You could send a text with just a thought. You could play a video game without picking up a controller. You could even convince Read More →
The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Fictional heroes can fly at the speed of light, go invisible at will, jump back and forth in time, and use their super strength or laser vision to save the day! Will mere mortals ever be able Read More →
The Real Science of Superspeed and Superstrength
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of… Read More →
The Real Science of Time Travel
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Fictional heroes can travel back and forth in time with the flip of a switch! They jump back to change the past or jump ahead to see the future. Will humans be able to time travel themselves… Read More →
The Real Science of X-Ray and Laser Vision
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Walls don't stand a chance against a fictional hero with x-ray and laser vision! They can see through—or blast through—any obstacles. Will humans be able to harness the powers of X-ray and… Read More →
The Recruit
From the Series Kick!
Tessa knows a soccer scholarship is her best chance at going to college. She's the best player on her small-town high school team—but that doesn't mean much in the big world of college… Read More →
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
From the Series First Avenue Classics ™
Drawn by visions of glory on the battlefield, Henry Fleming joins the Union Army to fight the Confederates. But his dreams of valor are outweighed by his fear, and after one battle, Harry… Read More →
The Red Ruby: Book 3
From the Series Mortensen's Escapades
According to legend, the Red Ruby is cursed! And as luck would have it, it's Mortensen's job to deliver the stolen gem to its rightful place in history. But he's not the only one with plans… Read More →
The Red Thirst
From the Series Dark Hunter
Mr. Blood and Mary want to hunt a vampire. Edgar is scared. But when the monster attacks, only Edgar can stop it! Read More →
The Return of Sherlock Holmes: A Collection of Thirteen Holmes Adventures
From the Series First Avenue Classics ™
After surviving a nearly fatal encounter with his nemesis Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes returns to 221B Baker Street. Spanning thirteen thrilling adventures, Sherlock Holmes and his friend John… Read More →
The Right Note
From the Series Reality Show
Eve and Ryan have been a music duo ever since they were little. Eve's voice contrasts with Ryan's creative and edgy musical style, making them a perfect pairing. They decide to audition for… Read More →
The Rise of Civilization: First Cities and Empires
From the Series Human History Timeline
Take an enthralling journey from the Stone Age onward, and see how our ancestors became great builders and rulers. They grew food, discovered metals, made tools, and invented writing. You… Read More →
The Rise of Mammals
From the Series Prehistoric Field Guides
Team up with Ackerley the Acanthostega to travel back 66 million years to the Tertiary and Quaternary periods of prehistoric Earth, when mammals came to dominate the planet. Many of them are… Read More →
The Rise of Western Society: Sailing Ships and Revolutions
From the Series Human History Timeline
Follow four centuries of discovery and change, from the moment people set out to explore the world to turbulent times when it turned upside down—even for the people who stayed home! See how… Read More →