"Everyone makes mistakes--even professional athletes. Karl Malone missed free throws in the 1997 NBA Finals agains the Chicago Bulls. Catcher Hank Gowdy of the New York Giants tripped on his own mask and dropped the ball in 1924. Read about game-ending errors, on the court meltdowns, and more in this epci book of fails."--

"Samurai were hired soldiers, expert swordsmen, and noble men of honor. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of bushido they lived by? Enter medieval Japan and explore what made samurai one of the greatest of ancient warriors!" --

"Ninjas were assassins, spies, and masters of disguise. But what were their lives really like, and could they really fly and disappear? Emerge from the shadows and explore what made ninjas one of the most secretive of ancient warriors!" --

"Knights were mounted soldiers, expert swordsmen, and jousting competitors. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of chivalry they lived by? Enter the medieval world and explore what made knights one of the most valiant of ancient warriors!" --

Fighting off brigands and thieves while exploring the wild. Searching for better quality weapons and armor. Exploring twisting tunnels and dark caverns while fighting increasingly difficult monsters. Fans of role-playing video games enjoy all these things and more. But what is the true story behind today's popular role-playing games? What were the most effective medieval weapons and armor? What were medieval villages and cities really like? What inspired...

With bombs bursting overhead, a tattered flag flying ... Joined by two cartoon flies and their factual narrative infused with kid-friendly fun, readers go above deck with Francis Scott Key and witness the birth of the U.S. national anthem during the War of 1812.

From Boston to Charlestown to Lexington Paul Revere's historic midnight ride takes on a new level of excitement when seen first-hand through the eyes of two cartoon flies. Equal parts fact and fun whisk readers through one of the key events of the American Revolution."

"Amazing images accompany engaging information about fairies. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Engaging images accompany information about centaurs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Engaging images accompany information about trolls. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--