"This spectacular, diverse biography collection celebrates famous and not-so-famous sisters throughout history"--

"Around the globe and since the first humans walked the Earth, kindness has been an important part of how people live. We care for the sick, feed the hungry, save others in danger, speak up when we see someone treated unfairly, and listen with compassion when someone is suffering. Great leaders can do it, of course. But as you'll see, so can inventors, musicians, hairdressers, environmentalists, and everyone else, too. Join John Francis, the Planetwalker,...

"Uses true crime stories to explain the science of forensics and physical anthropology"--Provided by publisher.

"Sixteenth-century Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Báthory became known as the Blood Countess after being accused of torturing and killing numerous young women. She was never convicted of these crimes, but accounts of her life became intertwined with bloody folklore. Some say she bathed in her victims' blood to stay young. This gripping biography relates the fascinating facts and the gruesome and grisly tales that hound this woman's legacy. Sidebars,...

"On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn't his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of the plane with the money. He was never seen again. Who was D. B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Explore the theories behind this crime and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries"--

"Three real case studies of investigative journalism about the environment tell the stories of journalists who followed a trail of electronic waste to Africa, found unfair and excessive use of water resources, and exposed the negative effect on people's health from pollution by a nearby chemical company"--Back cover.

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the Challenger tragedy and controversy"--