From natures biggest animals, such as the blue whale and the African bush elephant, to its smallest, such as the bee hummingbird, and deadliest, such as the box jellyfish, this book has something for everyone interested in animals. Readers will find out what records ostriches, saltwater crocodiles, dung beetles, and other animals are breaking.
A collection of poems that celebrate such notable firsts as the first American woman in space, the first king of rock 'n' roll, the first man to run a four-minute mile, and the first person to create blue jeans.
Presents biographies of twenty-four black men and women who made notable contributions in the fields of government, education, law, journalism, religion, medicine, sports, and the arts.
Contains top ten lists for a wide assortment of categories, covering the universe, humans, crime, culture, music, entertainment, food, transportation, sports, and other topics.
Presents the biggests, smallests, fastests, longests, and other world records in such categories as the human body, human achievement, life on Earth, engineering, science and technology, arts and media, and sports and games.
When the Aldens help a friend of their grandfather's to build the world's largest yo-yo, they soon discover that more than one person is trying to prevent them from finishing the job--and for more than one reason.
