In the Entertainment Encyclopedias series, readers will learn about influential movies that have changed the film industry and impacted US culture, and get to know the actors who have brought

Log in and learn about the exciting world of Esports with these thrilling and informative books. Readers will learn about the history, league highlights, and top teams for games like…

This series explores a broad cross-section of the animal kingdom, introducing readers to notable species from around the world. Each title covers one major grouping of animals, including…

There are hundreds of ways to exercise. From low-impact workouts such as walking or swimming to more intense high-impact activities such as running and lifting weights, how people choose to…

Essential Library of Countries explores the nations of the world from many different angles, including geography, plant and animal life, history, culture, politics, the economy, and daily…

The nations of Earth form a complex and diverse tapestry. From the rocky terrain of New Zealand's volcanic islands to Spain's historic architecture, and from the arid Kalahari Desert…

Essential Literary Genres invites readers to analyze elements and characteristics common in genres. Each book in the series features four analysis papers that consider a book's genre. The…

Essential Literary Themes analyzes recurring themes in culture and literature. Each book in the series features four analysis papers that consider the book's theme. The analysis papers each…

Throughout history, there have been those whose extraordinary ideas have shaped today's world. Essential Lives offers access to these incredible individuals and their stories. With these…

Throughout history, there have been those whose extraordinary ideas have shaped today's world. Essential Lives offers access to these incredible individuals and their stories. With these…

Essential Pets looks at topics surrounding the animals that live in people's homes around the world. Readers will discover the history of these pets, how people care for and feed them,…

Earth is full of extreme environments. From soaring mountain peaks to arid deserts to rain-soaked jungles, nature's extremes are both admired and used to test people's limits in surviving…