"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.

Learn about Florida's history, weather, geography, people, and more in this book that's all about our 27th state.

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

"This appealingly icky poetry collection presents animals that suck-quite literally! From the mosquito to the elephant to the lamprey, discover how and why these animals sip, slurp, and suck"--

Learn about Kentucky's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 15th state.

Learn about Maryland's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 7th state.

Learn about Alabama's geography, weather, history, people, and more in this book that's all about our 22nd state.

Learn about Louisiana's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 18th state.