Wonders of the World - Geysers

Discusses what geysers are, where they are located, why they erupt, how different kinds of geysers behave, and their interactions with their environments.

Eyes on the Sky - Comets

Comets are really tiny planets flying through the solar system, flaring with beautiful tails as they pass close to the sun. Comets examines the life cycles of these mysterious space rocks from their birth in the cold reaches of outer space to their fiery deaths as they plunge into planets and stars.

Eyes on the Sky - Meteors

When meteors fly through the earth's atmosphere they create a wondrous "shooting star" light show. Meteors explores the fascinating facts behind these cosmic wonders with the latest up-to-date information about meteoroids, meteorites, and where, when, and how to best observe meteor showers.

Tornadoes

Tornadoes are among the most violent and destructive weather events on earth. Tornadoes investigates these violently rotating air columns that oftentimes destroy houses, sweep school busses into the air, and reduce brick buildings to rubble.

The Navajo

Discusses the Navajo people, their customs, family, organizations, food gathering, religion, war, housing, and other aspects of daily life.

Native Americans of the Great Lakes

Discusses Native American peoples of the Great Lakes region and their customs, family life, organizations, food gathering, beliefs, housing, and other aspects of daily life.

Daily Life: The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a secret network of friends who helped thousands of slaves escape to freedom. Music, quilt patterns, and the stars in the sky were all part of the secret language they used to plan and carry out successful escapes.

Steve Irwin

Profiles Steve Irwin, a herpetologist, television personality, and movie star whose concern for the natural environment and animals led him to fame as the "Crocodile Hunter."

Inventors and Creators - Ben and Jerry

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are childhood friends who started one of the most successful businesses in America, Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. Ben and Jerry explores the lives of two creative guys who made helping others and having fun an important part of their business.

Inventors and Creators - J.K. Rowling

The Inventors and Creators series examines the fascinating life stories of some of the world's most interesting innovators in science, the arts, technology, and other fields. These short biographies will inform and inspire young readers. Fullcolor photographs, a glossary, and an annotated bibliography enhance each book.

Inventors and Creators - Dr. Seuss

Having written such classic titles as The Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, and other uproarious tales, children's author Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Kidhaven's Dr. Seuss takes a fun and informative look at the life and work of Theodor Geisel the man the world knows as Dr. Seuss.

The Importance of Leonardo Da Vinci

Discusses the early childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Galileo, as well as how his studies led to conflict with the Church and tradition.

Inventors and Creators - Mozart

Discusses the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, including his early childhood, flamboyant personality, travels, compositions, and musical legacy.

Nifty Thrifty Space Crafts

Experience the wonders of the solar system and beyond with ten crafts that are out of this world! Using inexpensive materials found at home or in the classroom, learn to make a North Star finder, a mobile demonstrating the phases of the moon, and even a space colony.