On the last day of second grade, Song Lee's party at the local amusement park forces Harry to face his fear of elevators when he is expected to ride the Drop of Doom.

Explores the life and career of rapper, actor, and writer Childish Gambino, discussing his background and education, rise to fame, works and accomplishments, and career today. Features quotes, color photographs, sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, and resources for further information.

Though it is only about the size of Iowa, Bangladesh is one of the worlds most populous countries. It has faced many difficulties, but it rich in history and culture.

After an October blizzard, Laura's family moves from the claim shanty into town for the winter, a winter that an Indian has predicted will be seven months of bad weather.

"In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. One of her relatives was shot. Another was poisoned. And it was just the beginning,...

Discusses the surface features, atmosphere, orbit, moons, rings, and exploration of the planet Uranus.

Describes the planet Mercury as the fastest planet in the solar system and demonstrates that its orbital path is shaped like an egg. Explains that Mercury is closest to the sun, has no atmosphere, and moves from a very high temperature to one that is very low. Notes that only one spacecraft has flown by Mercury, in 1974 and 1975, and another trip has been planned for 2011.

Not only is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system, it's also one of the brightest, most enchanting objects in the sky. Explore Earth's closest neighbor in this book about Venus.

Discusses the history, economy, culture, and future of Minnesota. Also includes a state chronology and pertinent statistics.