Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.Includes a section on "How to fold a paper crane."Good luck signs -- Peace Day -- Sadako's secret -- A secret no longer -- The Golden Crane -- Kenji -- Hundreds of wishes -- Last days -- Racing with the wind.

"From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color...

Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

More traditional and modern-day stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, ""jump"" stories, and scary songs.

"As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny"-- Cover back.

Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.

Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...

"Dive through sunlit shallows into dark, mysterious depths and discover the wonders of the world's oceans. Meet bizarre-looking fish, see how an octopus moves, explore shipwrecks, and find out how people use and protect the oceans"--Provided by publisher.

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...

"A book exploring the world of the very small, delving deep into the microscopic spaces just beneath our skin"--