Clint Twist

This book describes the body structures, life cycles, habitats, and food-gathering methods of cockroaches.

Exactly 100 facts accompanied by photographs and detailed artwork reveal fascinating information about the Earth. Throughout there are quizzes and activities, plus fun facts and color cartoons.

Travel along the Silk Road to medieval China with Marco Polo as your guide. Meet the warlord Kublai Khan and sail through pirate-infested seas in search of riches beyond measure. Including booklets, foldouts, and maps, as well as excerpts from The Travels of Marco Polo, this beautifully illustrated volume illuminates the adventures of history's greatest storyteller.

Describes incredible, odd, and record-breaking anomalies from around the world, including the strongest earthquakes in history, an ancient city buried in volcanic ash, and a home made entirely of recycled bottles.