A prophecy states that the king of Argos will be defeated by his infant grandson Perseus, so the king throws Perseus, and his mother, into the sea. They are rescued by a fisherman, and young Perseus grows up, unaware of his royal birth. Before he can claim his heritage, the hero is ordered to slay a hideous monster named Medusa, whose gaze turns men into solid stone. How can the youth fight an enemy he cannot even look at? He will need the wisdom and the weapons of the gods themselves.

In 1889, the South Fork Dam collapsed after days of heavy rain, unleashing 20 million tons of water into Pennsylvania’s Conemaugh Valley. The flood ripped through towns and mills, leveling buildings and sweeping away everything in its path. In this gripping graphic novel, experience the disaster through the eyes of those who survived: a desperate dam keeper, a railroad engineer racing the flood, a father trying to save his family, and a boy fighting to survive as his world is washed away.

In 1692, hysteria swept through Salem, Massachusetts, as young girls claimed witches tormented them. Their accusations sparked one of the most infamous events in American history: the Salem Witch Trials. In this graphic novel, witness the chaos unfold through the eyes of those caught in the storm: an enslaved person forced to confess, a churchgoer accused by children, a wealthy merchant fleeing for his life, and a girl whose lies changed a town forever. As fear spreads, discover how belief...

It's late August 2005, and a storm is brewing in the Gulf Coast. When it strikes, Hurricane Katrina will be one of the deadliest and most destructive storms in U.S. history especially for the residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Biloxi, Mississippi. Will you: Flee to the New Orleans Super Dome as floodwaters surge through the city? Try to save your home along the floodwalls near Lake Pontchartrain? Attempt to ride out the storm at your home in Biloxi, Mississippi? Everything in this bo...

In order to claim his place as king, Jason set out in search of a rare treasure. With the help of brave men called Argonauts, Jason fought harpies, navigated through rocky cliffs, and confronted a fearful dragon on his quest for the golden fleece. Follow Jason's exciting adventure in graphic novel format.

Hold on tight! Do you have what it takes to climb up a cliff face without a rope? Test your skills against the extreme—and dangerous—sport of extreme rock climbing. In this sport, one wrong step can be a long way down. Will you climb your way to victory?

Do you have what it takes to freeski down a steep slope? Test your skills against the extreme—and dangerous—sport of big mountain skiing. In this sport, one false move can be deadly. Will you ride your way into victory?

Lightning and bugs and bears - oh my! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks to surviving in the wilderness, including sheltering against weather extremes, battling bugs, and fending off meddlesome animals. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

In 1817, a terrifying specter began haunting John Bell and his family in Tennessee. At first, the spooky spirit’s knocking and scratching sounds seemed harmless. But soon, the phantom’s antics became more sinister—and even deadly! Who was the Bell Witch? And why did she torment John and his family? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

For more than 400 years, the Flying Dutchman has haunted the high seas. According to legend, the ghoulish ghost ship cannot make port and must roam the waves forever. And should this sea specter be sighted—beware! Spotting this vessel is believed to spell certain doom! Why must the Flying Dutchman sail the seas for all eternity? And what frightening fates have befallen those who have crossed its path? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel ...

Sirens blare and news alerts flash on the TV screen as alien crafts enter Earth's atmosphere. You use to wonder if life existed elsewhere in the universe, but now only one question remains: Are they friendly or hostile? When YOU CHOOSE what to do next, your choices will determine if you survive the alien invasion.

Discover the origins of water on Earth . . . with a talking comet! In this full-color graphic novel, an enthusiastic comet speeds through the universe, from the far reaches of space to planet Earth. Along the way, this rocketing rock reveals how our precious blue planet became, well, blue! With hilarious text and colorful comic book art, this laugh-out-loud nonfiction book will have readers, young and old, thirsty for more science.