Deborah Lock

"Come on down to the construction site! Meet the mega machines that will help workers build a brand-new school"--Back cover.

Provides an overview of pirates, describing how they lived, the ships they lived on, and the weapons they used, and includes a parent guide and quiz.

This book is a collection of Greek myths, including the "Labors of Heracles," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "The Fall of Icarus," and other myths.

Lauren and her mother visit the library to find out what there is to do in their new town, and are introduced to the building and its services by their new neighbor, Dan.

Looks at the science behind rockets and rocketry, with experiments to try at home that demonstrate the principles involved.

What's the weather like today? Find out about all types of weather from sunny and windy days to thunderstorms.

Marine biologists Dom and Jake explore the deepest ocean trenches in the world, where they encounter unique sea creatures, in a book describing the history of deep sea submersibles and the sea life that lives in the deepest parts of the ocean.

Presents a history of piracy throughout the world, and discusses characteristics of buccaneers, privateers, and corsairs, including descriptions of weapons and daily life.

A young boy tours a theater, including backstage, before watching a play. Information boxes provide details about the roles of the director, stage manager, and lighting and sound technicians, and the making of props.

Looks at six distinctive species of ant from all over the world, focusing on how they behave and how they form and sustain their colonies.