The author profiles 6 cases of people who vanished and have never been found.

"I did have a murderous trip down South, but it was mighty interesting." In October 1913, Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a tour of South America. The thrill-seeking adventurer had no idea that he would soon receive an offer he couldn't refuse: the chance to lead an expedition deep into the Amazon jungle to chart an unmapped river with his son Kermit and renowned Brazilian explorer Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon. Death on...

"The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented.

"HP Newquist's thrilling volume explores the dark and often gruesome tales about blood. Though common among living beings, this substance is anything but ordinary. People have always feared and respected blood. It spills out at both birth and death--its bright red color like a warning sign--indicating events of the utmost significance. Ancient civilizations couldn't perform religious rituals without the revered liquid. Doctors up through the nineteenth...

History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation....

Outfitted with a new ship, Hannah Pritchard is on the hunt for buried treasure. Officially a part of the new Continental navy, Hannah's crew must also complete missions for the American war effort. On their journey, Hannah and her friends must watch out for British ships that patrol the dangerous waters. And a new enemy, the evil pirate Captain Samuel Cutter, is racing for the treasure, too. Will Hannah reach the treasure first? This final book in...

In September 1939, Simon looked out his window to see German soldiers shooting civilians. Bombs from airplanes rattled the windows of his home and machine-gun fire echoed in the streets. Simon and his family lived in Warsaw, Poland. On this day, Simon's world would be shattered. The invading Nazis would force his family to live in a ghetto because they were Jewish. Readers follow Simon in his story of the Holocaust as he tries to survive the brutal...

Shuttles and Space Missions examines topics on space exploration, from early orbital missions to the first astronauts on the moon. Detailed illustrations and clear charts help explain these complicated topics.

The Santa Marta may not have been the only ship Christopher Columbus used on his explorations, but it was by far the biggest. Readers of this high-interest volume will learn all about the flagship, from its journey across the sea to its fateful ending off the coast of Haiti. Engaging fictional narratives give readers an idea of what life would have been like for those on board. Colorful photographs and accessible text provide insight into the historical...

Aboard the Sea Hawk, Hannah Pritchard and her fellow pirates are sailing home to share the treasure they took from the British. But, during their journey, a British frigate attacks the Sea Hawk, destroying the ship. Hannah and a few crewmates narrowly escape with the treasure chest. Marooned on an island, Hannah and her friends are captured by the British. Readers follow Hannah Pritchard in her second pirate adventure as she faces brutal conditions...