Niver, Heather Moore

From the walls of the Shaanxi Province in China to the murky red waters of Ireland's peat bogs, scientists and archaeologists have found spine-chilling evidence of scary sacrifices and rituals. Throughout history, cultures have found some very creative ways of torturing their enemies and pleasing the powers that be. But some of these ghastly practices happened far more recently than we would like to think!.

Lists notable records in the history of soccer, including records and statistics from the Indy 500 and NASCAR. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, which forms the third largest watershed in the world, covering the people, geography, and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay area.

Twenty facts about Lionfish covering physical characteristics, the danger of their venom, how they hunt for prey, Lionfish as eggs and babies, habitat and population, and more.

Photographs and text provide an introduction to the extreme sport of skydiving.

Ostriches are funny-looking birds with their long legs and huge, popping eyes. But don't get too close. An ostrich's huge talons are sharp enough to kill a lion. Though these animals are increasingly raised on ranches, they're not domesticated, and should never be kept as pets. Readers will love learning about these odd, record-breaking birds.

Introduces chimpanzees and monkeys, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

Includes index.

Contains twenty facts about praying stick bugs, covering physical characteristics, how they hunt for prey, habitat, and more.