James Buckley

An introduction to daily life aboard the International Space Station.

Introduces stars and galaxies, describing how stars form constellations and the Earth's place in the galaxy, and provides tips for stargazing.

"As flames rushed through the wooded hills near San Diego, California, people were forced to evacuate with what little they could take in a hurry. When the wildfire drew near, Nancy began packing up her pets. Dogs, cats, and birds alike jammed into her truck. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't save all of her beloved animals alone. Follow along as several heroes stepped in to help Nancy's furry and feathered family make it to safety in...

"The Deepwater Horizon disaster sent millions of barrels of oil pouring into the Gulf of Mexico-straight into the water that is home to countless animals. The oil quickly coated the wings of the brown pelican, putting this already endangered species into even more risk. How were these animals rescued? Find out about the brave scientists who saved the oil-soaked birds in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn more about other oil spills...

Explores what strength is and how it can be developed using a comic book character, the Incredible Hulk, to demonstrate, and provides information on that character and how he came to be.

An introduction to the life and career of professional basketball player Jeremy Lin.

Describes how various football teams won the Super Bowl with the help of key players such as Joe Montana, Doug Williams, and John Elway.

Describes the kind of work which doctors do when children visit them.

Presents facts about the moon, discussing its origin, myths, composition, effect on Earth, and role in the space program.--