What goes through the mind of a bomb squad technician when she's handling explosives? How do SWAT team members do their job with such skill and precision? Why do deep-sea fishers risk their… More →

How did the Wright brothers design their first airplane? What did it take to construct San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Bridge? This series gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at some of… More →

America's history is rich with triumphs and tragedies. Topics ranging from the Civil Rights Movement to the historic moon landing will leave readers with a greater sense of how today's… More →

Millions of people around the world live with disorders and health conditions that affect their day-to-day lives. This series tells the stories of people living with chronic conditions… More →

From building skyscrapers to maintaining plumbing, trade jobs are essential to everyday life in the United States. Information about jobs ranging from dental hygienists to wind turbine… More →

Eyewitness to World War I takes readers inside key moments of the war with stories from those who experienced the events firsthand. With diverse narratives and abundant primary sources, this… More →

See World War II through the eyes of people who experienced it. Each book in the Eyewitness to World War II series explores a key event or topic related to the war. True stories of world… More →

The United States has always been a nation of immigrants. With fascinating true stories of their experiences, challenges, and how they fared in their adopted country, this series puts readers… More →

Throughout history, people have had to make daring and high-stakes escapes from danger, emergencies, and life-or-death situations. Each title offers readers a look into historical events that… More →

History is full of daring, adventurous, and, at times, edge-of-your-seat races. Topics ranging from racing around the world to building the atomic bomb to climbing Mount Everest will leave… More →