作者: Christopher Forest

Cancer can be a scary word. But the more you know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of cancer, the better equipped you are to understand this disease. Clear, concise information breaks down …

Ancient Egyptians relied on gods and goddesses every day to rule the sky, bring the rain and more. Find out why the Egyptians worshipped these powerful beings and the roles they played in everyday …

From cramped quarters and salty, rotten food to bloody battles and deadly storms at sea, life aboard a pirate ship was downright unpleasant. Get ready to explore the nasty side of pirate …

Anthills are designed to protect ants from the weather. An anthill’s dome shape helps the anthill absorb the Sun’s heat. Find out more in Anthills, a title in the Nature’s Engineers series. Nature’s …

A beehive can be home to 35, 000 bees during the summer. However, each hive has only one queen bee. Find out more in Beehives, a title in the Nature’s Engineers series. Nature’s Engineers is a …

Prairie dogs live in underground homes called burrows. The burrows are made of many tunnels and chambers. A burrow helps prairie dogs hide. It keeps them safe from predators. Find out more in Prairie …

Chimpanzees are active mainly during the day. They sleep in nests at night. The nests give the chimps shelter. They help the chimps stay warm. Find out more in Chimpanzee Nests, a title in the …

Readers will be amazed to learn the history of how crisps were invented and why pirates really wore eye patches! With dozens of fascinating images and fun trivia facts, The World’s Wackiest History …