A biography of New York Yankee baseball player Derek Jeter, covering his upbringing, struggle to prove himself as a shortstop, and success in the major leagues since 1996, with color photographs and a list of his 2008 records.

Fascinating facts, interesting tidbits, and bright photos enhance this exciting book about snakes that live in all parts of the world, such as the Black Mambo and the Green Anaconda.

This book explains how a dead body is preserved as a mummy and discusses what scientists have learned from the studies of mummies of the Egyptian King Tut to the Peruvian Lady of Cao.

Animal expert Jeff Corwin takes the reader on a trip through the Florida Everglades to learn about the plants and animals found there.