Presents an unabridged selection of the story of a mummified monkey's paw that carries a spell granting three wishes to each of its owners and fulfills them in unexpected and terrible ways.

Provides an unabridged selection from the story of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman and includes activities and exercises based on the text.

This inspirational book celebrates the lives and achievements of brilliantly original, convention-defying scientists - both men and women - who trod the road less traveled, overcame great odds, and changed the world. Inside this beautifully illustrated full-color book, you will find the fascinating stories of 16 pioneering figures of strikingly different backgrounds: people of varied ethnicities, nationalities, genders, lifestyles, and wealth. What...

"Describes the disgusting details of daily life in the Roman Empire"-- Provided by publisher.

"Illustrates the disgusting details of life in the Middle Ages"--

"Describes the disgusting details of the daily life on pirate ships during the Golden Age of piracy"--

Countries from all over the globe fought in World War II. Check out this book to find out more about the weapons used in World War II.

Describes the weapons used in battles during World War I, including infantry weapons and heavy artillery such as howitzers and machine guns.

"Describes various haunted places in a top-ten format"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes popular dragon legends and myths from around the world"--Provided by publisher.