New Releases by William Caper

Ancient Greece is an age of amazing achievements in art, literature, and science. Its people enjoy a rich culture and experience times of both peaceful democracy and violent war. Will you: Explore a career in government, art, or philosophy as a citizen of Athens? Experience the hardworking, disciplined life of a resident of Sparta?

Learn about Alexander the Great and his accomplishments as king, general, and conqueror.

"Describes the U.S. Army Rangers, including the group's history, weapons, gear, and missions"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn about two ancient civilizations -- the Indus River Valley and the Huang He River Valley.

Reading intervention for students in Grades 3-8 who are reading at Grade level 3. Each skill pack follows a 5-day lesson plan.

Uncover the golden age of Greek civilization.

"At twenty, he was the king of a country. By age thirty, he ruled an empire. He has been called the greatest general who ever lived. He was Alexander the Great!"--Page 4 of cover.

In the summer of 1906, banker Charles Warren and his family rented a home in Oyster Bay, Long Island. They were hoping to have a relaxing vacation on the beach. Once in the house, however, their holiday soon turned into a nightmare. First, Warren’s daughter came down with typhoid fever. Then five more people got sick. What started as a nice family get-away had turned into a disease-filled disaster! How did the outbreak start? The owners of the house hired a typhoid expert to investigate. What he discovered was a trail of clues that led to New York City—and Charles Warren’s former cook, Mary Mallon, a woman who would become known for generations as "Typhoid Mary." Combining the intrigue of the Typhoid Mary case with a fascinating historical look at the disease, Typhoid Fever: Dirty Food, Dirty Water! shows kids what typhoid fever is, how it spreads, and the ways doctors and scientists have fought back. Most important, children learn the steps they can take to avoid catching the disease themselves!

In 1798, the governor of Australia, John Hunter, came across an odd-looking animal. It was unlike anything he had ever seen. Curious as to the identity of the mysterious creature, he shipped the strange animal to scientists in Great Britain so they could study it. At first, the scientists thought the animal was a hoax. No real animal could look so bizarre. Was it a fish, a bird, or a mammal? No sooner did scientists determine that this rare animal was indeed real than a new set of questions arose that would take scientists over a century to answer. In Platypus: A Century-long Mystery, kids follow the work of scientists as they study the platypus and attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding the animal's identity. Large, full-color photos and a narrative text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

Explains why Florida panthers became an endangered species, and describes the efforts of scientists to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

Explains why American bison became an endangered species, and describes the efforts of William Hornaday to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

Discusses the Challenger space shuttle explosion, including information on the shuttle, the crew, and what went wrong.

Describes the events that occurred when the steamship Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in 1912.

How did a poor, shy little girl from the housing projects of New York City rise to Hollywood stardom and international fame? By the time she was twenty years old, Whoopi Goldberg was a high school dropout, a recovered drug addict, and a divorced mother. Moving to California, she found whatever work she could: as a bricklayer, a bank teller, even a hairstylist for the dead at a funeral parlor. Throughout her life, Goldberg's dream was to be a performer, and that dream led her at last to Broadway and then to Hollywood and an Academy Award for her role in the movie Ghost. Outrageous Whoopi Goldberg is not a typical Hollywood personality, and her rocky pathway to success and fame is a compelling story.