An unusual and thought-provoking collection of biographies that tell the story of the two great movements in European history that ushered in modern times. Many of the figures will be familiar (Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Luther) but there are some unusual and intriguing choices as well (Machiavelli, Cesare Borgia, and Michael Sattler, for example). The text covers the period in Western European history from 1300-1550, and also includes chapters on Giotto, Botticelli, Savonarola, Dürer, Erasmus, Wyclif, Hus, Calvin, Zwingli, Tyndale and Knox. Includes over 75 b&w images of the men, women and works of art that distinguish this period of history. 29 chapters, 192 pages.

Discover hundreds of amazing facts about the people, places, and things in the Bible! Which was taller, the Tower of Babel or the Empire State Building?What was slime used for?What well-known Bible city could fit inside the Superdome?Which cost more, Joseph or one of Solomon’s chariots?

Fabulous, funny illustrations show how a slingshot works, what a Roman soldier wore, what a house in Bible times looked like, how to make a rainbow, and a whole lot more!

The Awesome Book of Bible Facts—almost too fun to be good for you—(but it is!)

The fascinating history of castles told for children just beginning to read growing in reading confidence and ability.
Explains in a lively way why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them.
Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Discover the 33 secrets of smart students. Here are the facts: Most students do not know how to study. Yet... knowing how to study is the most important factor in school success! This student success system shows you how to study smarter, not harder.
Smart students have secrets. The most important secret is a good study strategy! Terry Small's student success system shows you how to study smarter, not harder. This exciting, funny, live seminar will keep you laughing and learning! You will learn how to:
• Study more efficiently, in less time.
• Ace exams!
• Take the best notes in your school.
• Improve your memory.
• Tackle your textbooks with confidence.
• Use the #1 Study Technique in the world and much more...
What makes this program different?
• It is based on the latest research on the brain an learning, not opinion.
• It's the real stuff from national study skills expert Terry Small! Terry has trained over 100, 000 students.
• It is proven to work! Clear easy to use ideas.

More outrageously thrilling science experiments from the guy who taught you how to turn a bottle of soda into an exploding geyser!

If you thought Steve Spangler's book Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes pushed the limits of your inner mad scientist, this second volume of extraordinary home experiments is guaranteed to knock your socks off! Seriously, your socks are going to fly across the room. The materials are easy to find and the directions are simple to follow, but the end result is guaranteed to produce lots of oohs and aahs.

Steve Spangler takes his geek-chic approach to exposing some of the coolest science tricks that will surprise teachers and amaze your friends. Over 200 color photographs accompany the step-by-step instructions, and simple explanations uncover the how-to and why for each activity.

You'll have a blast with these experiments:
Floating Bowling Balls
Pop Bottle Music
Bouncing Smoke Bubbles
Walking on Eggshells
Balancing Nails
Fireproof Balloon
Skateboard Rocket Car

Warning! Do not read the special, super-secret, teachers-only section that reveals a few of Steve Spangler's secrets for making science come alive in the classroom. If you're not a teacher and you don't want to miss out on twisting up a Fire Tornado or making a mountain of Exploding Toothpaste, just give this book to the coolest science teacher you know and ask him or her to help you create an unforgettable learning experience.

Stories, information, and prayer ideas for people around the world to help children become involved in missions. Children's version of operation world.