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Mighty Fighting Machines

From the Series Warriors!

On battlefields throughout history, devastating engines of war have helped armies clinch victories and preserve empires. Stand back and witness massive engines of war wreaking havoc against… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1070
  • ATOS: 6.6
  • Dewey: 623.4
  • Copyright: 2016

Silent Soldiers

From the Series Warriors!

Skilled assassins and saboteurs have undermined the most powerful armies with secret tactics and weapons. Slip in among them to see stealthy warriors from different times and places on their… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 356/.15
  • Copyright: 2016

Stickmen's Guide to Aircraft

From the Series Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works

How do planes stay in the air? What is vertical takeoff? How does a pilot control altitude in a hot-air balloon? Join the Stickmen to find out how mechanisms work. Get an insider's view of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1040
  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 629.133
  • Copyright: 2016

Stickmen's Guide to Gigantic Machines

From the Series Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works

Join the Stickmen on a fascinating tour of monster vehicles, transporters, and construction tools. You'll discover some of the largest machines in existence and see the Stickmen… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1090
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 621
  • Copyright: 2016

Stickmen's Guide to Trains and Automobiles

From the Series Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works

Join the savvy Stickmen on a fun tour of modern cars and locomotives. See the inner and outer workings of these vehicles. The Stickmen share facts (and jokes), explain functions, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 990
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 629.222
  • Copyright: 2016
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Stickmen's Guide to Watercraft

From the Series Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works

How does a giant cruise ship stay upright? Just how big is an aircraft carrier? How are submarines powered? Join the Stickmen for a close look at how watercrafts work, though be careful—you… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1040
  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 623.82
  • Copyright: 2016
2 titles

Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works — Hardcover Set

From the Series Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works

What makes a car move? How does a helicopter take off? How does a hovercraft hover? Take a tour inside all kinds of vehicles and discover how their components work together. Cut-away… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2016
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $55.98
  • Your Price: $41.99
  • 2 titles

Tools of Combat

From the Series Warriors!

From piercing arrowheads to mighty longswords and battleaxes, weapons have clashed on the battlefield from ancient times onwards. Join the action to see warriors from different times and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1000
  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 623.4'4
  • Copyright: 2016
4 titles

Warriors! — Paperback Set

From the Series Warriors!

Warriors! features the most triumphant, fearless, and powerful fighters from around the globe and throughout history, focusing on their lethal weaponry and ruthless tactics. Meet Saladin and… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2016
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $30.36
  • Your Price: $30.36
  • 4 titles

Be a Survivor

From the Series Go Wild

What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors, without a phone or computer in sight? Don't panic! With these great survival ideas, you'll learn how to... ● build a shelter Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • Dewey: 613.6'9
  • Copyright: 2016

Be a Tracker

From the Series Go Wild

Do you want to be your own naturalist and watch animals out there where they belong? Sharpen your eyes, tread carefully, and see how to... ● find and follow animal tracks ● camouflage… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • Dewey: 591.47'9
  • Copyright: 2016

Be an Adventurer

From the Series Go Wild

Are you fascinated by wide open spaces and like NOT knowing where a path might lead? Breathe in that fresh air and discover how to... ● cross a river without a boat ● escape from quicksand Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: 910.4
  • Copyright: 2016

Be an Explorer

From the Series Go Wild

Do you want to experience what it's like to chart new territory and survive the unexpected? Discover the unknown as you... ● find your way in fog ● follow the stars ● find fossils and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • Dewey: 613.6'9
  • Copyright: 2016

Creatures of the Deep

From the Series Real-Life Monsters

Dive down to the watery depths and encounter the ten strangest creatures living in the oceans. You'll discover: ● a fish with an angling light ● a snail that harpoons its prey ● a squid… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 591.77
  • Copyright: 2016

Creatures of the Rain Forest

From the Series Real-Life Monsters

Track down the ten most awe-inspiring animals in the rain forests of the world. Step away from those jaws, claws, and muscles, because here you'll find: ● the largest snake in the world ●… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1020
  • ATOS: 6.2
  • Dewey: 591.734
  • Copyright: 2016

Creepy, Crawly Creatures

From the Series Real-Life Monsters

Look closely at the ten most amazing insects and spiders that buzz, dart, and hang out all over the world. Beware of those bites and stings as you encounter: ● a hornet that will chase… Read More →

  • Lexile: 950
  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 595
  • Copyright: 2016

Demons and Dragons

From the Series Mythical Beasts

Supernatural fiends and fire-breathing tormentors loom large in myth and folklore, grabbing animals and people to satisfy their huge appetites. They turn the world of humans topsy-turvy with… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1020
  • ATOS: 6.3
  • Dewey: 398.24'54
  • Copyright: 2016

Dinosaurs Rule

From the Series Prehistoric Field Guides

Come along with Ackerley the Acanthostega to visit the Triassic and Jurassic periods, 203-145 million years ago. Watch the first dinosaurs appear. See them grow in size and numbers to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • ATOS: 6.2
  • Dewey: 567.9
  • Copyright: 2016

Giants and Trolls

From the Series Mythical Beasts

They're big, mean, and shudderingly horrible—and that's about all that the giants and trolls of mythology have in common. Some have several heads. Some have only one eye—or lots of eyes! You… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1000
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: 398'.45
  • Copyright: 2016

How to Live Like a Medieval Knight

From the Series How to Live Like . . .

Step inside the lord's castle where Sir Gilbert is training to become a knight. Find out what it takes to survive and succeed in these times of chivalry and danger as he teaches you how to: Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: 909.07
  • Copyright: 2016

How to Live Like a Roman Gladiator

From the Series How to Live Like . . .

Meet Felix, captured in Gaul in 180 CE and taken to Rome to train as a gladiator. He'll show you what it takes to survive these harsh, epic times as he introduces you to: ● gladiator school Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 796.80937
  • Copyright: 2016

How to Live Like a Stone-Age Hunter

From the Series How to Live Like . . .

Team up with Dar, who lived around 15,000 years ago in the late Stone Age. Find out what it takes to survive in prehistoric times as he teaches you how to: ● trap animals ● make fire ●… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 930.1/2
  • Copyright: 2016

How to Live Like a Viking Warrior

From the Series How to Live Like . . .

Join Olaf the young Viking on a voyage of discovery around his world. Learn how to survive in those tough, adventurous times as he teaches you how to: ● train for battle ● choose your… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 948.1'014
  • Copyright: 2016

It's Only Logical

From the Series Brain Benders

Do you love juggling numbers and playing with words? These puzzles and brain-bafflers will keep you buzzing! Use language, math, and logic to... ● solve figure sequences and tricky problems Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • Dewey: 793.73
  • Copyright: 2016