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Inside King Tut's Tomb
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
King Tut was an intriguing figure during his life and still was after his mysterious death. In Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, archaeologists discovered something amazing. It was a tomb that… Read More →
Inside the Bermuda Triangle
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
Disappearances and other strange phenomena in the Bermuda Triangle have long inspired speculation. The Bermuda Triangle is a zone formed by connecting points at Florida, Puerto Rico, and… Read More →
Inside the London Catacombs
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
Buried deep beneath the outskirts of the city, the London catacombs are known for being as beautiful as they are eerie. In the 1800s, seven garden cemeteries were built outside London.… Read More →
Inside the Titanic
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
The Titanic was supposed to be an unsinkable ship, so what happened? After years of searching the ocean floor, a team of scientists found the wreckage of a ship that was supposed to be… Read More →
Top Secret (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
The world is full of unanswered questions! Examine some of the top secrets and unsolved mysteries in history with this spooky series. Readers will gather facts and learn from researchers as… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Medicine
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Uncover the stories of hidden heroes who transformed the medical field. Direct quotes from medical professionals reveal their successes and experiences with racism, sexism, and ableism. Let’s Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Space Exploration
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Blast off to space with astronauts, mathematicians, engineers, and more who defined space exploration. These heroes reached for the stars by flying to the International Space Station and… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Technology
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in WWII
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
World War II (1939–1945) is one of the most impactful and influential events in the history of the US and the world at large. During the war, the US and other Allied countries fought the Axis Read More →
Hidden Heroes in the Civil War
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
The Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in the Revolutionary War
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was a monumental moment in US history. Many colonists in North America took different forms of action to fight for their independence from Great Britain.… Read More →
Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Explore the histories behind some of the world's most impactful technology companies. Learn about the people leading organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, and others, take a look at each… Read More →
The Genius of Amazon: How Jeff Bezos and Online Shopping Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Amazon has revolutionized online shopping, growing quickly to become one of the biggest companies in the world. Learn how Amazon became the tech giant it is today and get a glimpse of what's… Read More →
The Genius of Apple: How Tim Cook and Personal Computing Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Since Steve Jobs helped found Apple in 1976, the company has been at the cutting edge of computing, introducing the world to personal computers, the iPhone, and more. Explore Apple's history… Read More →
The Genius of Facebook: How Mark Zuckerberg and Social Media Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Social media is everywhere. It's popularity was fueled when Mark Zuckerberg helped to found Facebook in 2004. Learn how Facebook grew to conquer the world of social media and investigate the… Read More →
The Genius of Google: How Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and a Search Engine Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Search engines allow us to find almost anything on the internet. But it wasn't always so easy. Learn about the creation of Google, how the company has expanded, and what's next for the… Read More →
The Genius of Microsoft: How Bill Gates and Windows Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
With its groundbreaking Windows operating system, Microsoft transformed personal computing. Learn how founder Bill Gates turned Microsoft into one of the biggest companies in the world using… Read More →
The Genius of Tesla: How Elon Musk and Electric Cars Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
In the face of climate change, demand for electric cars is growing. Elon Musk founded Tesla, making a big bet on electric cars, in 2003. Learn more about Tesla's history and what it's planning next. Read More →
Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Celebrate the women, people of color, and other hidden figures in history and science who are often overlooked. Features help introduce readers to important figures and to hear from the… 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 →