What''s enormous, often brightly colored, and capable of carrying a lot of dirt? Dump trucks! These extra-large machines help people move dirt, sand, or other materials to or from construction sites. This book highlights types of dump trucks and the many important jobs they help us do. Detailed but manageable text will help young readers connect STEM principles to these massive machines, and photographs will draw them into the subject matter with real-life examples.

Garbage trucks crush, collect, and carry waste and without them, life could get very messy indeed! Young readers will learn more about the huge trucks they probably see every week but may not know much about. Intriguing facts about these extra-large trucks will draw students in, as will full-color photographs of different kinds of garbage trucks at work. Information about the real-world issues that trucks help us deal with aids readers in considering how important these machines really are.

The rocky shores of Alcatraz Island and the lonely corridors of its namesake prison have captured imaginations for years, even after the prison closed in 1963. But do some of its one-time residents remain there even though they''re no longer living? This fascinating book examines the history of this legendary prison. Haunting historical photographs give readers a glimpse into Alcatraz''s dark cells and creepy tunnels. Sidebars and fact boxes delve into the stories of the prison''s most famous inhabitants, such as Al Capone and the "Birdman of Alcatraz." This is truly a thrilling peek into haunted history.

Perched on Castle Rock high over Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh Castle is steeped in thousands of years of human history. It stretches all the way back to the ancient Celts and the Iron Age. It''s been besieged dozens of times, and it''s probably one of the most attacked sites in the world. It shouldn''t be surprising that the castle is rich with ghost stories and phantasmal lore. Readers will learn about the castle''s long history and its many tales and legends, getting a peek behind its ancient walls through full-color photographs, primary sources, and spooky narrative.

More than 7,000 people died in the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. It''s the bloodiest and goriest battle fought to date on American soil. It''s easy to imagine that some of those soldiers haunt the battlefield to this day. This book gives readers a chance to look back in time at the history of Gettysburg, from the first shots fired to the desperate, bloody fight and the Confederacy''s final retreat. Primary sources highlight the battle''s historical context as a major turning point in the American Civil War. Intriguing maps show details of where so many soldiers died and where their ghosts are said to still linger today.

For decades, the British ocean liner the Queen Mary sailed the seas, first as a luxurious playground for the world''s rich and famous, then as transportation for thousands of soldiers who were ready to risk their lives during World War II. Today, the liner serves as a hotel in California, but there may be mysterious ghostly guests still onboard. Readers will learn about the Queen Mary and its phantom passengers, regaling its glory days as a liner to its time as the "Gray Ghost" of World War II. Detailed sidebars and fact boxes provide extra insight into the ship''s storied history.

The ancient stones of the Tower of London have seen many things, witnessing the luxuries of royalty, the misery of prisoners, and the blood and gore of executions. In its nearly 1,000-year history, this site has been a palace, a fortress, a prison, and more. Many of its former residents are said to haunt its halls. Your brave readers will learn about the tower and its many past and present occupants, including the Princes in the Tower and Anne Boleyn. Readers will also meet the animals of a royal menagerie. Maps and photographs offer a glimpse into years of spooky history.

Since 1800, this iconic building in Washington, D.C., has served as the office and home of the president of the United States. But if the stories are true, some of its past and Earthly departed residents never left. Readers of this spooktacular book will learn about the ghostly background of the White House. Photographs and primary sources provide readers with a glimpse into the lives of the men, women, and children who once lived there. From First Lady Abigail Adams and the scent of her laundry soap to the sound of Thomas Jefferson''s violin, this book puts history in a spooky spotlight through the tales of the dead.

There is a common misconception regarding those who attend church and have decided to dedicate their lives to God.Irrespective of our race, gender or nationality, we can be saved; we all have a choice. One of the most powerful things God has given to humankind is free will. He will not force you to serve Him; He takes no pleasure in that and neither would you. We all knew something was missing, we just did not know that it was God.It is mind-blowing when people look at us believing that we were always this way, and you think, If they ever knew! Well, this book is written for you to know. Some have been homeless, lost children, lost parents, drug abusers, drunkards, gang members, heavy smokers, self-harmers, gamblers – you name it, God saved them from it. We all have to begin somewhere, and this is how and where many stories began.

What''s enormous, often brightly colored, and capable of carrying a lot of dirt? Dump trucks! These extra-large machines help people move dirt, sand, or other materials to or from construction sites. This book highlights types of dump trucks and the many important jobs they help us do. Detailed but manageable text will help young readers connect STEM principles to these massive machines, and photographs will draw them into the subject matter with real-life examples.

Garbage trucks crush, collect, and carry waste and without them, life could get very messy indeed! Young readers will learn more about the huge trucks they probably see every week but may not know much about. Intriguing facts about these extra-large trucks will draw students in, as will full-color photographs of different kinds of garbage trucks at work. Information about the real-world issues that trucks help us deal with aids readers in considering how important these machines really are.

The rocky shores of Alcatraz Island and the lonely corridors of its namesake prison have captured imaginations for years, even after the prison closed in 1963. But do some of its one-time residents remain there even though they''re no longer living? This fascinating book examines the history of this legendary prison. Haunting historical photographs give readers a glimpse into Alcatraz''s dark cells and creepy tunnels. Sidebars and fact boxes delve into the stories of the prison''s most famous inhabitants, such as Al Capone and the "Birdman of Alcatraz." This is truly a thrilling peek into haunted history.

Perched on Castle Rock high over Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh Castle is steeped in thousands of years of human history. It stretches all the way back to the ancient Celts and the Iron Age. It''s been besieged dozens of times, and it''s probably one of the most attacked sites in the world. It shouldn''t be surprising that the castle is rich with ghost stories and phantasmal lore. Readers will learn about the castle''s long history and its many tales and legends, getting a peek behind its ancient walls through full-color photographs, primary sources, and spooky narrative.

More than 7,000 people died in the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. It''s the bloodiest and goriest battle fought to date on American soil. It''s easy to imagine that some of those soldiers haunt the battlefield to this day. This book gives readers a chance to look back in time at the history of Gettysburg, from the first shots fired to the desperate, bloody fight and the Confederacy''s final retreat. Primary sources highlight the battle''s historical context as a major turning point in the American Civil War. Intriguing maps show details of where so many soldiers died and where their ghosts are said to still linger today.

For decades, the British ocean liner the Queen Mary sailed the seas, first as a luxurious playground for the world''s rich and famous, then as transportation for thousands of soldiers who were ready to risk their lives during World War II. Today, the liner serves as a hotel in California, but there may be mysterious ghostly guests still onboard. Readers will learn about the Queen Mary and its phantom passengers, regaling its glory days as a liner to its time as the "Gray Ghost" of World War II. Detailed sidebars and fact boxes provide extra insight into the ship''s storied history.

The ancient stones of the Tower of London have seen many things, witnessing the luxuries of royalty, the misery of prisoners, and the blood and gore of executions. In its nearly 1,000-year history, this site has been a palace, a fortress, a prison, and more. Many of its former residents are said to haunt its halls. Your brave readers will learn about the tower and its many past and present occupants, including the Princes in the Tower and Anne Boleyn. Readers will also meet the animals of a royal menagerie. Maps and photographs offer a glimpse into years of spooky history.

Since 1800, this iconic building in Washington, D.C., has served as the office and home of the president of the United States. But if the stories are true, some of its past and Earthly departed residents never left. Readers of this spooktacular book will learn about the ghostly background of the White House. Photographs and primary sources provide readers with a glimpse into the lives of the men, women, and children who once lived there. From First Lady Abigail Adams and the scent of her laundry soap to the sound of Thomas Jefferson''s violin, this book puts history in a spooky spotlight through the tales of the dead.

There is a common misconception regarding those who attend church and have decided to dedicate their lives to God.Irrespective of our race, gender or nationality, we can be saved; we all have a choice. One of the most powerful things God has given to humankind is free will. He will not force you to serve Him; He takes no pleasure in that and neither would you. We all knew something was missing, we just did not know that it was God.It is mind-blowing when people look at us believing that we were always this way, and you think, If they ever knew! Well, this book is written for you to know. Some have been homeless, lost children, lost parents, drug abusers, drunkards, gang members, heavy smokers, self-harmers, gamblers – you name it, God saved them from it. We all have to begin somewhere, and this is how and where many stories began.