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Landing spacecraft on Mars is difficult and risky. The planet’s surface is riddled with rocks and craters, and sometimes the technology on a landing craft fails. Learn about the dangers… Read More →

Take a trip to the other side with these standout stories of world mythology In Marwe's East African village, food is scarce. When she ruins the village's crops, she can't face her angry… Read More →

Jack's eighth-grade year aboard the PSS 118 is coming to an end. And the students and faculty of the best public schoolship in the galaxy (if it does say so itself) are on the verge of… Read More →

Discover tales of heroes who defied incredible odds In a beloved story from Arabian Nights, the humble Ali Baba discovers a secret cave full of priceless treasure. The problem? Forty bandits… Read More →

Explore the obstacles humans would face if they were to try living on Mars. People have long dreamed of traveling to Mars to explore. That dream may soon become a reality. Scientists have… Read More →

Space-lovers who wonder what Mars rovers are, what they discover, and why they are important are in for a treat with this book all about the fascinating Mars exploration vehicles. Rovers roam Read More →

Además de los levantamientos de esclavos y los escapes en el Ferrocarril Subterráneo, las personas esclavizadas también resistieron el maltrato mediante pequeños actos en sus vidas… Read More →

Associate justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person and third woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. She has been breaking barriers since reading detective novels and watching… Read More →

From the depths of the Amazon Rainforest to bustling cities, Brazil is one of the most diverse nations in the world. Home to over 200 million people, Brazil is a global leader in agriculture… Read More →

China is one of the world’s oldest and most powerful countries. From mountain ranges to bright cities, China is a large nation. With more than 1.4 billion people, it is the most populous… Read More →

France is one of the oldest countries in the world. It leads Europe in agricultural production. Boasting events like Paris Fashion Week and the French Open, it also has a bustling tourist… Read More →

With the fourth-largest economy in the world, Germany is known for its car manufacturing and engineering. Learn more about Germany from its founding to modern leaders. Discover the Holocaust… Read More →

With over one billion people, India is the largest democracy in the world. Discover the story of one of the world’s biggest nations from the early Indus Valley Civilization through the… Read More →

Japan is a global superpower. Home to over 125 million people, Japan is the sixth most populous nation in Asia. Japan is made up of thousands of islands. Learn about the country’s government… Read More →

With the largest population in Africa, Nigeria has become a global power in energy, technology, and entertainment. Follow Nigeria’s history from its early prehistoric cultures through British Read More →

Russia is a world power. Stretching from eastern Europe to northern Asia, Russia is the world's largest country. Over 140 million people live in Russia. Follow the country’s history from… Read More →

The United Kingdom is a world power. Made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the UK covers about 94,000 square miles. Learn about key leaders from the monarchs that ruled… Read More →

The United States is a global superpower. With fifty states and sixteen territories, the US is the world’s fourth largest country. More than 331 million people call the US home. Learn more… Read More →

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is the NBA's best long-range shooter. Born to an NBA player, Curry and his siblings grew up playing alongside pro basketball players. Some… Read More →

Having strong jaws and teeth is a key reason that Tasmanian devils are some of the world's most successful scavengers. Tasmanian devils can crack and crunch bones with their bite force and… Read More →

Set sail for adventure with these stormy Greek legends Jason's uncle Pelias has seized the throne of Argos. Before Jason can take his rightful place there, he must retrieve a magical item:… Read More →

Humans might one day travel to Mars. To get there, they need a lot of equipment and supplies. Scientists are hard at work creating new spacecraft, spacesuits, and technology to help… Read More →

The US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) is among the best soccer teams in the world. Over the years, the team won gold medals at both the Olympics and the FIFA Women's World Cup four… Read More →