"Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog, explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring reporting and interviews with leading researchers in the field, Gory Details illuminates the world's most intriguing real-world applications of science"--

This book describes daily life in the United States around the time of the Revolutionary War, detailing smelly people, homes, and towns; creepy crawly bugs; contagious diseases; torturous medical treatments; and uncomfortable fashions.

Learn about Indiana's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 19th state.

Presents an illustrated collection of over 100 facts about sea animals. Includes a glossary and sources for further information.

Learn about Oklahoma's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 46th state.

Learn about California's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 31st state.

Learn about Iowa's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 29th state.

Learn about Wisconsin's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 30th state.

Learn about Kansas' history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 34th state.

Learn about Idaho's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 43rd state.