What would happen if you went back in time? Imagine stepping into the Stone Age and meeting some Neanderthals. Would it be a peaceful encounter or a Stone-Age smackdown? What if you went back to when dinosaurs roamed? Would you be a tasty snack for a T-Rex or the first human to tame fire? Remember, in a time before recorded history, just about everything could kill you. You Choose Books offer an exciting, immersive nonfiction learning experience where the reader chooses which path to take ...

Make the mythology of ancient Egypt come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Egyptian gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There’s Ra, the sun god, who created the world, and Osiris, the god of the dead and ruler of the Underworld, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of ancient Egy...

What's more exciting than a prison break? Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin escaped from Alcatraz in 1962 and have never been caught. Many authorities are certain they died crossing San Francisco Bay. Relatives claim they made it to Brazil. The theories of what happened to them are endless. Find out the facts from people who dealt with the men and the case first-hand. This is one mystery you'll definitely want to solve.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s brilliant overhead kick for Real Madrid. Alessia Russo’s back heel goal against Sweden. Gordon Banks's diving save that denied Pelé. Diego Maradona’s unreal goal in the World Cup. From forces of motion to the transfer of energy, science plays a huge role in these big moments. Examine each part of these unforgettable plays and find out how science makes them happen.

In this interactive chapter book, YOU are a reporter for a top-ranked mystery podcast, and you’re out to crack the biggest case yet: Do swamp monsters exist? To find out, you’ll investigate some of history’s greatest swamp monster mysteries, including the Lizard Man, the Australian Bunyip, and the Honey Island Swamp Monster of Louisiana. Will you catch a real-life monster or become part of the legend? It’s up to YOU! With dozens of choices, you can follow the clues to the end. Which path w...

Do you want to make social media your microphone to the world? Maybe you're a trend-setter or a social justice leader. Now is your chance to set out a path to social media domination. Face real-life choices that will help you learn about marketing, messaging, and what it takes to make it as a social media star.

OF COURSE you think I was the bad guy, terrifying poor little Jack. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

George Washington did not throw a silver dollar across a mile-wide river, but he did suppress the first rebellion against the government of his newly formed nation. In Washington's case, the true stories are more interesting than the myths. And many people today may not realize that, in the end, the way he left public life was just as important as anything he did in it.

Make the mythology of ancient Greece come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Greek gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There’s Zeus, the king of the gods, who ruled the sky, and Poseidon, the god and ruler of the seas, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of ancient Greece.

James? Eddie? Freddy? Chris P. Bacon? In the ultimate name game between the miller's daughter and the little man behind the spinning wheel, it's anyone's guess who will win. Navigate through three fractured retellings of the classic fairy tale. In this story, YOU CHOOSE how it ends. Will you guess correctly and live happily ever after?

Stalag Luft I was a German prison camp that held Allied airmen during World War II. During its operation, many prisoners attempted daring escapes. And at the end of the war, Allied forces conducted Operation Revival to evacuate everyone still held captive. Would you rather try your luck as a prisoner tunneling to freedom or take your chances as an officer involved in the high-stakes rescue plan? Now is your chance to do both—and more! In this interactive adventure, YOU CHOOSE the paths tha...

CAUGHT! As World War I ravages Europe, you are captured by the enemy. Rather than take your chances trying to survive in a grueling prison camp, you decide to take part in a daring escape. Will you leap from a moving train? Or will you tunnel under a prison camp fence? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it out alive? With stories based on historical accounts and war-time scenarios, nonfiction back matter, and multiple outcomes, t...