In this retelling, an orphaned young English woman accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysteriously remote Mr. Rochester.

"In this retelling set in nineteenth-century Yorkshire, the passionate attachement between a headstrong young girl and a foundling boy brought up by her father causes disaster for them and many others, even the next generation." -- Publisher.

"What animal defends itself by squirting blood from its eyes? Which creature covers its enemies in slime? And just why do some beetles smother themselves in poop? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of disgusting animal defenses"--Back cover.

"You are lost in a jungle. It is very hot, and rain is beating down. The jungle is home to deadly snakes and millions of insects. The only way you will survive in this extreme place is to use your jungle survival skills"--Back cover.

Introduces the megalodon, a prehistoric shark that was up to sixty feet long, and describes how scientists learned about this animal through fossils found around the world.

"What was life really like for a knight in medieval times? Why could only boys from rich families afford to become knights? How did a knight and his warhorse fight as a team? And is it true that knights could become famous, like today's top sports stars? Learn all about these skilled warriors in The Life of A Medieval Knight"--Back cover.

Presents an introduction to the Japanese warriors known as samurai, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, training, and social customs.

"The Riddle of the Sands - A Record of Secret Service Recently Achieved" is a 1903 novel by British-born Irish writer Erskine Childers (1870—1922). "The Riddle of the Sands" is a nautical tale of a two-man sailing trip along the German coast at the beginning of the twentieth century. An accomplished yachtsman, Childers uses this realistic and portentous story to warn Britain of the increasing threat posed by Germany before the First World War. Contents...