Dinosaurs, Richard III, King Tut, the first humans to walk the earth…discover what we can learn about the past by studying bones. Use your unique code insdie the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2353.

Beautiful music, energetic performers, memorable dancing - you can find it all in a Broadway show. Take a special look behind the scenes of New York City's theater world. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2577.

Fighting fire, gutting fish, feeding wild animals, mining coal - could you do one of these wild and dangerous jobs? Learn all about them, and more! Use your unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2279.

Are you part of the digital generation? The Internet changed our lives in a very short time. Explore what the digital age means for you now, and how it might change our future. Use your unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2344.

Mummies from Egypt are famous. But other ancient cultures had them, too! Explore what we can learn about our history and our myths from mummies. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2387.

Nomads still live in parts of the world. Life on the move is challenging! Explore the cultures of nomads and why they live this way. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2688.

Those crazy Yankees! Discover some strange things Americans do to entertain themselves, from smashing pumpkins to dog surfing competitions! Use your unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2381.

Sharks aren't always as vicious as the ones you see in films! Explore the myths and and learn the facts about the ocean's most famous resident. Use your unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2445.

Video games, race car driving, yoga, soccer…are these all sports? Read about these activities and more, then decide: are they sports, games, or hobbies? Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 1975.

It was never just an innocent treat; sugar has had an effect on everything from our bodies to our economies to our cultures. This reader explores our obsession with sugar. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2362.

You are alone and lost in the wilderness, and you need to survive. Get tips on how to stay warm, find food, and stay alive! Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2407.

Living off the sea has shaped the lives and professions of the Japanese people. Come explore the traditions and the changing world of ama divers, tuna fishermen, sushi knife makers, and sushi chefs. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2377.

After a tornado destroyed 95% of their town in 2007, the people of Greensburg decided to rebuild their town in a unique and exciting way. This reader details the ways Greensburg became 'green' and how, by embracing the tragedy, Greensburg became a model community. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 1952.

Come explore the dark side! Every day, we find ourselves in the dark - exploring the universe, the animal kingdom, and even ourselves. This reader examines how human and animal life depends on darkness. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2425.

This reader explores the sources of light in space, and shows how light affects people and keeps our world going all day, all night. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2670.

It looks simple, but nothing has changed the way we live more than the wheel. Could it be our greatest invention? Use your unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2358.