Examines the culture of customized cars, including lowriders, hot rods, and tuners.

Recounts the life of Hernâan Cortâes, the leader of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, and places it in the context of the early years of the Spanish empire in the New World and the defeat of the Aztecs.

Examines this great American adventurer who comes to represent the American ideals of freedom and independence. A true American woodsman, Daniel Boone is remembered for his exploration of Kentucky and the establishment in 1775 of the 'Boonesborough' settlement. This exciting book describes his legendary exploits as a trapper and soldier, his meetings with the Shawnee and Cherokee, and his lasting legacy in helping to build the 'Wilderness Road' - one of the most historic highways in America.Describes the life and times of the famous woodsman who helped explore and settle the state of Kentucky.

Provides a history of the world's third largest crop, explaining how it is grown, harvested, threshed, husked, polished, and preserved.

Discusses the seventeenth-century French explorer's expeditions in North America, describing political circumstances, interaction with Native Americans, and cross-Atlantic voyages.

Details the Spanish conquistador's sixteenth-century experiences in the New World, including the quest for riches, life aboard ship, and the destruction of the Inca empire.

Describes the properties of metals and discusses different types of metals, where they are found, and how they are used.

Takes a fascinating look at this disappearing fossil fuel, describing how it is made, where it is located in the world, and the environmental and economic problems its use has created. Simultaneous.