When seventeen-year-old Hog Burnell goes to Russia to play in an all-star series, he discovers that money is more important than hockey to the series promoter, which forces Hog to make some difficult and dangerous decisions.

Hockey stars Mike "Crazy" Keats and his Cree Indian friend, Dakota, are caught in a web of violence which makes winning a championship the least of their concerns.

Introduces monster trucks and explains what happens at a monster truck show.

Have you ever seen an eye the size of a doorway? What about a finger bigger than a grown-up? Get ready to check out the Statue of Liberty! This statue stands for American freedom. Just whose idea was the Statue of Liberty? And how did workers put it together?

The Alamo gives readers an up-close look at the history, significance, and story behind this famous fort in San Antonio, Texas. Engaging text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos add appeal to the presentation.

Have you ever seen a face that's taller than a house? People come from across the country to see the huge faces on Mount Rushmore. Four U.S. presidents are carved on this tall mountain. Just whose idea was Mount Rushmore? And how did workers carve this amazing sculpture?

After attaching their names and addresses to balloons which they launch into the air, Mike and his elementary school classmates wait anxiously to see whose travels the farthest.

When Ben and his dog go for a walk, they count things as they go, from one wet work to ten tired toes.

Simple text, vocabulary words, and discussion questions combine with a story about Buttercup, a very clumsy cow, who ends up saving the day by falling on a sly fox in the hen house.