Nonfiction World

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. This volume includes Parasaurolophus, Argentinosaurus, and Iguanodon.

What is it like to live in or visit Japan? What makes Japan’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of the Japanese people.

From cave walls to digital canvases, discover the story of art as you’ve never seen it before. In Brushstrokes of Time, acclaimed author M.Y. Sard guides readers on a vibrant journey through the history of human creativity. This richly woven narrative moves chronologically across civilizations and centuries, exploring how art has evolved—shaped by religion, politics, innovation, and the unquenchable human need to express. From the awe of ancient temples to the raw emotion of Abstract Expressionism, from the spiritual elegance of medieval icons to the provocative edge of contemporary ...

America is a nation of immigrants. People have come to the United States from around the world seeking a better life and more opportunities, and our country would not be what it is today without their contributions. From writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, to scientists like Albert Einstein, to innovators like Elon Musk, this book honors the immigrants who have changed the way we think, eat, and live. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the progress we've made, and the work that is still left to be done.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu retells 18 of his most treasured New Testament stories, artfully highlighting both the biblical message and the rich cultural heritage in this delightful book. Experience Jesus’ life - from the beginning of his ministry through his ascension - in a way you never have before.

A car breaks down on the highway. It won’t go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young listeners will find out about tow trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.

Have you ever felt that no matter what you do or how hard you try, you'll never be enough? This book will show you that you are enough and always have been. Do you work hard to live up to everyone's expectations but keep coming up short? Do you feel like you've become the person everyone expects you to be, and you're miserable? Author and confidence coach, Tonya Murray, spent over a decade learning how to overcome the belief that she wasn't good enough. Let her story show you how to calm your inner chaos and live your best life. This book will help you improve your relationships with your ...

Museum guide Maria gives a tour of the science museum explaining the various collections and exhibits that are found there and the ways in which science museums differ from other museums. This audiobook includes instructions for creating a museum exhibit and other resources.

Here is a stunning and provocative guide to the future of international relations—a system for managing global problems beyond the stalemates of business versus government, East versus West, rich versus poor, democracy versus authoritarianism, free markets versus state capitalism.

In 1947, during the early years of the Cold War, a field in Roswell, New Mexico was disturbed by a strange crash and smattering of debris. Some say the bodies of extraterrestrial beings were strewn across the ground, that a UFO had crashed there, and that the government was covering up the evidence in a massive conspiracy.

A travel-book with a difference Is there really a stowaway in the lifeboats? And what’s the truth about Germans and deckchairs? On a cruise ship full of passengers from different countries there’s got to be plenty of fun. This cruise book follows a voyage through 10 countries, 15 ports, across 17 seas, for 46 days. Seventeen Seas is a travel-book with a difference. Call it fiction or creative non-fiction, it’s a travel diary, travel memoir, and a cruise journal all in one – a book about a particular world cruise but more generally about cruise ships, cruise passengers, and the ...

Conozca la historia de la vida de Jesús y los orígenes de la fe cristiana en este libro, que es una lectura perfecta para Pascua, Navidad o cualquier otro día del año.

Welcome to China! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to India! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Would you rather face a leopard seal or brave a snowstorm in an igloo? This fun-filled nonfiction title explores the depths of a frozen landscape. Young adventurers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen thought-provoking questions about Antarctica.

Ever since it was established in 1789, the United States Supreme Court has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. Some of its landmark decisions have helped end segregation, protected a person’s privacy, and allowed people to marry whomever they love.

Take a step through the looking glass to a strange land, one where Piers Morgan is a voice worth listening to about race, where white people buy self-help books to help them cope with their whiteness, where Boris Johnson and Donald Trump are seen by the majority of the population as 'the right (white) man for the job'. Kehinde Andrews is your piercing, wry and not a little funny guide back to sanity, unpicking the absurd and outrageous lies society tells to keep up the status quo and The Psychosis of Whiteness is your lifeboat out of this topsy turvey world.

What is it like to live in or visit Turkey? What makes Turkey’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Turkish people.

What is it like to live in or visit Mexico? What makes Mexico's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Mexican people.

What would it be like to live in Peru? How is Peru's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Peruvians!