New Releases by Marc Tyler Nobleman

Discusses the land, history, economy, and culture of Pakistan.

Many cultures have legends about vampires. Some believe that these legends are true. Others do not. Read all about vampires in this book.

Can animals be mummies? Do mummies from different countries look the same? From making mummies, to finding mummies, to debating whether curses are real, this title will engage readers with its discussion text type.

Discusses different opinions and theories about ghosts and includes famous ghost stories.

Step-by-step instructions teach you the essentials: how to build a fort, how to climb a tree, how to perform amazing card tricks ... and much more! If you''ve got to be a kid, then you''ve got to have this book too!

Discusses the history of the Hindenburg and its demise.

Recalls the story of the 1889 flood of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where heavy rains combined with a dam break and poor planning, killed over two thousand people and caused millions of dollars in property damage.

Discusses the 1871 Chicago fire, its causes, the devastation it caused, and the aftermath.

Bored with board games? Sick of charades? Had it with hide-and-sick? It''s time to learn some real kidskillz! Step-by-step instructions teach you the essentials: How to booby-trap a room, how to pop a wheelie, how to win at thumb wrestling, how to spin a basketball on one finger... and much more! If you''ve got to be a kid, then you''ve got to have this book!

Presents a guide to writing innovative e-mails, personal letters, business letters, and resumes, and includes activities to promote creativity.

Explores the history, people, daily life, and future of Chicago. Looks at the history, culture, economy, and government of Chicago. Great Cities of the World takes you on a trip around the globe to discover the world''s largest, most important and prominent cities. Each title explores the history, landmarks, culture, and economy of a city and introduces readers to the people who live there. In addition to informative text illustrated with up-to-date, full-color photography, Great Cities of the World titles feature time lines, statistics, excerpts from primary sources, and sources of further information.

Examines the Mexican-American War, discussing American expansion, the fall of Mexico City, the conclusion of the war, and the peace treaty for one of the most controversial wars in history.

Learn about the planets of our solar system and view them using 3-D glasses.

A simple introduction to the Pledge of Allegiance, discussing how it was written, modifications made over the years, its inclusion in the U.S. Flag Code, and more.

Discusses and provides history on Election Day held in the United States.

Explains Memorial Day, why it''s celebrated, who celebrates it, the events that take place, and why it''s important.

Provides an introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, who played an important role in the history of Puerto Rico and who discovered and named Florida.

Explains the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, when and where it is celebrated, the events that take place, and who clebrates it.

Provides an introduction to the history and development of the television and explains how a television works. Includes information on some of the inventors who were influential of the invention of the television.

Let''s celebrate! Take a look at the origins, cultural celebrations, symbolism, and significance of a variety of holidays in these delightful titles.

Let''s celebrate! Take a look at the origins, cultural celebrations, symbolism, and significance of a variety of holidays in these delightful titles.

Explains the meaning of Independence Day and how we celebrate it.

Explains how the Easter holiday came to be, and how and when it is celebrated.

Discussion of the history and significance of the holiday Kwanzaa.

All about Groundhog Day, it''s history and celebration.

Explores the history of the telephone.

Provides an introduction to the history and development of the light bulb and explains how a light bulb works. Includes information on Thomas Edison and other inventors who were influential of the invention of the light bulb.

Describes why, where, and how the Washington Monument was built, and what it means to our country.

Details the construction of the Lincoln Memorial, built to honor President Abraham Lincoln.