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Times are tough for shrimpers and fishers in the Gulf of Mexico. The animals they rely on for their livelihood are harder to find. Every summer a dead zone--a region of low oxygen--emerges in the waters along the Gulf Coast. Where oxygen is low, fish and...

In the United States, the conversation about teen incarceration has moved from one extreme to another. For centuries, execution of juvenile offenders was legal. By the twenty-first century, the US Supreme Court had moved closer to banning all executions...

The Internet gives us information, communication options, shopping opportunities, entertainment, and much more--all at the touch of a fingertip and much of it for free. But in exchange for these benefits, we may be losing a basic right: the right to...

In 2013, the FBI started posting a new most wanted list--not for kidnappers, murderers, or armed robbers, but for online crooks. These "Cyber's Most Wanted" criminals have committed serious offenses ranging from hijacking Internet traffic to spying on...

"This book is something I wish I could have read when I was younger." --Roxane Gay, from the foreword of Feminism Is... It didn't just start with #MeToo. Today's feminism is more diverse than ever before and asks all kinds of questions. Combining...

A sixteen-year-old girl's road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice. From the acclaimed author of A Heart in a Body in the World, this is both an achingly tender...

We use water, electricity, and the internet every day--but how do they actually work? And what's the plan to keep them running for years to come? This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were...

Mayim Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory and author of the #1 bestseller Girling Up, puts her Ph.D. to work to talk to teen boys about the science and pressures of growing up male in today's world. A must-have book for all teenage boys! Why does my...

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel's transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects Fantastic Four #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel's transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects The Avengers #1-4, 9, 16, 26, ...

From rampaging scavengers to deadly predators, nature is full of fierce and fascinating creatures. This engaging series highlights eight of these wild animals, describing where they live, what they eat, and how they have adapted to their habitats. Each...

Health is shaped by a variety of factors. Many go beyond the body, impacting the ways people think and feel or the communities they are part of. This series walks readers through six of these dimensions, describing what each one involves as well as steps...

The internet helps the world function. However, cyber threats endanger internet users every day. This informative series introduces readers to six of the most alarming cyber threats. Each book provides an accessible overview of a major cyber issue,...

The big bad wolf knows he rules the forest--but he likes to hear the others tell him so. He marches through the woods, asking: "Tell me, who is the strongest?" Everyone, from Little Red Riding Hood to the Three Little Pigs to the Seven Dwarfs, agrees...

When Simone Biles was just six years old, she began practicing gymnastics. And it was clear that she would be a star. In her teens, she entered her first world competition and her first Olympics, where she took home four gold medals! Biles has made a...

With a record-breaking 24 Grand Slam titles, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is the all-time leader in Grand Slams. Learn more about the champion from how he started playing tennis to his latest win.

Soccer is one of the world's most popular sports. Fans can keep up with soccer's intense competition through stats. From assists to goals to epic saves, explore the stats of soccer's best teams and players.

Hockey games are fast-paced and full of quick passes and goals. Fans and coaches keep up with each hockey game using one great tool. Stats! Learn about the history of hockey and follow its greatest players and teams through colorful photos and diagrams...

Gymnastics is popular around the world. But how can fans keep up with the sport? One way is by looking at the stats. From all-around to vault, explore the most important stats in gymnastics.

Who is the greatest quarterback in football? Which team has the best season record? Learn the answers to these questions and many more by exploring stats from the greatest football teams and players in history.

Fans, coaches, and players use basketball stats to find out which teams and players are rising to the top. Explore the most exciting basketball stats of all time.

Sports fans love to compare stats, and no sport has more to discover than baseball. From wins to home runs to earned run average, explore baseball's most important stats and their significance to the game.

Golf stars are judged by their performances in the biggest events. That's why Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus are the greatest men's golfers ever. Compare their careers from the Masters Tournament to the US Open. Then pick your winner!

In 1984, Mary Lou Retton became the first US gymnast to win the individual all-around gold medal at the Olympic Games. Almost 40 years later, Sunisa Lee won all-around gold at the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Explore the careers of two great US athletes and...

Together, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tim Duncan have six NBA championships and four NBA MVP awards. But is one basketball superstar better than the other? Relive their greatest moments and make your choice. Who will your winner be?

Connor McDavid and Mario Lemieux are hockey legends. Both players have dominated the NHL like few other players could. But which center is the true NHL all-star? Dig into their careers, achievements, and stats to decide for yourself.

Football safeties do it all. They defend against passes, make big hits on running backs, and sack the quarterback. But who are the greatest safeties in NFL history? Meet the players and make your picks!

The best football offensive lineman can control the line of scrimmage, protect their quarterback, and open lanes for running backs. Meet the biggest, toughest players in the NFL. Compare their careers and choose your winners!

Kickers and punters are often overlooked members of football teams. But their jobs are extremely important. From booming punts to game-winning field goals, meet the NFL kickers and punters who rose above the rest.

Kick and punt returners create some of the most exciting plays in football. The greatest returners can win big games for their teams. Learn about the importance of returns and meet the game's best returners.

Cornerbacks are often the fastest and most-talented players on a football team's defense. The best cornerbacks can shut down opposing wide receivers. Meet the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history and rank them for yourself.

From Sheryl Swoopes to LeBron James, some of basketball's greatest players have been small forwards. Meet the greatest small forwards in basketball history. Compare their stats and careers, and then choose your G.O.A.T.!

Sixth players start games on the bench, but they can still have a huge impact on basketball games. Read about the best sixth players in basketball history. Then make your own G.O.A.T. list!

Basketball's shooting guards do a lot more than shoot. They grab rebounds, play tough defense, and thrill fans with high-flying dunks. Meet the best shooting guards, explore their careers, and then choose your top 10.

Pro wrestling features some of the most recognizable names in sports history. But who are the best wrestlers to ever enter the ring? Check out the top 10 and then rank them for yourself.

Many players have raised the bar in basketball. But which player was the best? Discover the greatest players in basketball history through fun facts and incredible stats.

Baseball has had many superstars in its long history. But who was the best? Explore the stats and relive the greatest moments in baseball history while counting down the best to ever play the game.

Tap is all about finding your feet! Readers will pick up slick tips on what to wear, how to step, and making noise in this fun, upbeat dance style.

Get ready to stomp, step, and clap! Readers discover stepping from its beginnings in Black communities to how people perform and celebrate this type of dance today. Then learn a specific move!

Dive into the exciting world of dance teams. There are different kinds of dance teams but all feature dancers working together. Young readers learn more about dance teams and what to expect when joining one.