Sal Murdocca

Research the world of pirates and find out the facts behind the fiction.

An overview of ancient Egypt that covers mummies, pyramids, religion, funerals, and daily life as well as tomb discoveries and raiding. Includes a list of museums and sources for further research.

Jack and Annie look at knights, armor, and life in a castle.

Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

"What did it mean to be a ninja or a samurai? Did they really have special abilities? What was life like for them in ancient Japan? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts behind some of history's most intriguing and secretive figures" --

"When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure ... they had lots of questions.  Why did people tame horses?  What jobs do horses have today?  Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous?  What are some other famous horses in history?  Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts" --

An introduction to rain forests, examining their different layers, plants and animals, and human residents, looking at some of the products that originate in the rain forests, and discussing the need to preserve the tropical environments.

Jack and Annie present information about the universe, including our solar system, and briefly describe the history of space travel and of the science of astronomy.

Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held there.

Presents a picture of life in colonial America and reviews the causes and major events of the American Revolution.