Sean Callery

"Thor. Hercules. Gladiator. G.I. Joe. The ... famous mythical warriors are based on real-life heroes from history. In this book, come face-to-face with ... warriors ... Discover the worlds of ancient Greek hoplites and Vikings, knights and Civil War soldiers, Navy SEALS and today's special forces"--Back cover.

Outlines key facts, people, and controversies surrounding the tragic sinking of the Titanic to encourage more advanced readers to think for themselves about what caused the disaster and how it might have been averted.

"A collection of dark deeds from the ancient and medieval world"--Provided by publisher.

"A collection of dark deeds from America's old West"--Provided by publisher.

The world's rivers and ponds are full of animals looking for food to eat and trying not to be eaten themselves. This book describes the life cycles of eleven animals, how they live and reproduce and how they link with other animals in the food chains and food webs.

The largest ocean liner of her time, Titanic was hailed as the ultimate in luxury travel, with grand dining halls and the latest technology, including an onboard telephone system. She set off on her maiden voyage on 10 April 1912 with more than 2,000 people on board. Just four days later, the ship struck an iceberg off the coast of Canada, and the unthinkable happened: Titanic sank. Find out what caused more than 1,000 people to drown and why the...

"Set sail with Titanic, then watch moment by moment, as the "ship of dreams" sinks. Titanic is the essential visual guide to the world's most famous disaster at sea. Tour Titanic deck by deck in new, super-detailed cross-section illustrations. See hundreds of photos of the ship, its interiors, and fascinating objects. Decide for yourself whether more lives could have been saved. Unique, specially commissioned artwork explores the ship, and moving...

Describes the damage Hurricane Katrina caused as it tore through New Orleans in 2005, and discusses the economic impact on the region and how it is rebuilding today.