A one-eyed giant intent on making meals out of Odysseus and his men; an enchantress who punishes Odysseus’s crew by turning them into pigs; beautiful creatures part bird and part human who lure sailors to their deaths.
How would you describe a moment, a feeling, or an image about spring, summer, fall, or winter—in a dozen or so words? Read these “word snapshots” about the four seasons by a master poet. Then learn how to write your own haiku.
Hippomenes wants Atalanta for his bride, but he must first outrun the swift beauty in a footrace, or die. Greedy King Midas gets his wish that all he touches turns to gold. Daedalus, an inventor imprisoned with his son, devises wings.
A giant bear won’t give up wrestling Daniel Boone. A band of pirates has kidnapped Sal Fink. A winding river is keeping Paul Bunyan’s freshly cut logs from getting to the settlers. How will these heroes prevail? Read this book to find out.
Lasers are a special type of light. They can cut through steel, look inside the brain of a fly, and help us explore hidden places. They are used in medical operations, at rock concerts, and in everyday items, such as DVDs. How do lasers work?
In the future, many animals can talk. Evan tricks his dog, Bart, into doing his homework. Or does he? A space explorer from twenty-fourth-century Earth is on a mission to bring civilization to the tiny people of planet Tau Ceti 4.
It was a kingdom of peace, plenty, bravery, and beauty. Then came the volcano and the island was gone. Was this retribution for a society that had lost its values? Francisco Orellana is in search of the legendary city of gold.
Cocijo, the god of lightning, unleashes clouds, hail, rain, and wind on the people he has created. Will they survive? Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo must civilize the people of the Cuzco Valley.