Catherine Chambers

Perch on top of a skyscraper with the Stickmen, then descend to street level and travel below to see all the layers of a city, including hidden systems that keep a city running!

I am a Roman emperor, and my empire stretches from the Mediterranean to northern Europe. There are several rules I follow to keep everything under control, from banishing traitors to conquering other lands. What could possibly go wrong?

I am a shogun, the military ruler of Japan. I insist on fine food and beauty throughout the land-and a well-guarded castle, of course. Read my rules to learn about my great power and how I maintain my position.

Great leaders commanded disciplined, fast-moving armies, but they also used stealth to gain lands and conquer peoples. Take cover and watch different leaders charging into the fray through detailed illustrations. Discover fascinating facts about their victories, armies, and tactics.

American Indians have always told stories filled with characters, creatures, and legends that have fascinated people around the world. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of American Indian stories, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make American Indian stories and legends so compelling.

What turns a flood event into a flood disaster? What can be done to protect crops from pests and fire? How do scientists detect likely tornado formation inside a thunderstorm? This book discusses natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, floods and droughts and looks into how scientists use their technology to try and protect people from them, such as seismology to detect earthquakes and sensors on buoys at sea to detect water pressure...

On battlefields throughout history, devastating engines of war have helped armies clinch victories and preserve empires. Stand back and witness massive engines of war wreaking havoc against the enemy through vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts.

This book traces the life of Alexander Graham Bell, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the invention for which he is best known: the telephone. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Bell's life.

Splash with the Stickmen at the sea's surface, and then dive down into the abyss. The Stickmen have plenty of oxygen (and wild facts) to keep you alert as you float past the weirdest creatures of the deep.

I am a powerful medieval king. I have an impressive castle, and I'm not afraid of an intense battle. Read all about my rules to understand how I control my kingdom. I can trust you not to betray me...can't I?