Nathan Aaseng

Describes how the American military in World War II used a group of Navajo Indians to create an indecipherable code based on their native language.

A small fly buzzes around a plant with beautiful white flowers looking for a sweet snack of nectar. Slowly, the fly finds what it wants, and lands on the plant's bright red leaves. Suddenly, as the fly enjoys its meal, the leaf snaps shut. The fly is trapped. The fly didn't realize it had landed on a meat-eating plant. Can you believe there are plants that eat insects? Some can even trap small rodents and frogs. Author Nathan Aaseng tells your readers...

Discusses the design and building of the monster ship the Titanic, its maiden voyage, and what went wrong on the fateful night when it struck an iceberg and sank.

Discusses the history of the home of the United States president, including its location, design and construction, fire and rebuilding, renovations, and how it evolved into a modern residence.

Examines the life, career, and music of the influential singer-songwriter who has made significant contributions to the field offolk music and rock and roll.

Discusses eight inventions or discoveries (X ray, radio, EKG, phase contrast microscope, transistor, radiocarbon dating, laser,and CT scan) which brought the Nobel prize to their developers.

The reader is invited to make coaching decisions for ten crucialsituations in pro basketball play-off-games. Presents the coaches' actual decisions and their results.

Profiles of nine Nobel Peace Prize winners who fought for peaceby resisting violence through words, marches, and protests.