Aileen Weintraub

Discusses the Grand Canyon, explaining the creation of the canyon and the scientific information obtained from the rock formations.

Describes Mount Everest, its weather, its myths and legends, and its dangers.

Describes the location, climate, history, and importance of the Nile, the longest river in the world. Long and winding river -- White Nile, blue Nile -- Great mystery solved -- Partly sunny, partly cloudy -- Water, water everywhere -- Nile creates a nation -- Ancient river --- Life on the Nile -- High Aswan dam -- Gift of the Nile -- Glossary -- Index -- Web sites.

Explores the work done by stunt doubles, who are specially trained to take the place of actors and actresses during dangerous scenes in movies and television shows.

Why did the chicken cross the road?
Knock, knock. Who's there?
What do you get when you...?
As kids guess the answers, they're sure to get the giggles! With this book, little ones will look forward to sharing the jokes with parents, teachers, and siblings—and even coming up with some variations of their own! In addition to hundreds of rib-tickling jokes, readers will love:

Head-scratching brain teasers

Funny knock-knock

...