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Unbelievable

The Unbelievable! series takes a look at some of the most amazing, astonishing, and incredible stories from around the world. Discover the secrets behind what makes the human body amazing, athletes legendary, and animals astonishing. Be fascinated by history and incredible stories from nature. Admire astounding human-made structures, dramatic discoveries, and incredible technologies.

Unbelievable! (UpDog Books™)

The universe is full of fascinating, incredible facts. From sports arenas to the oceans to the deepest reaches of space, readers will learn high-interest, educational facts that they'll want to share with their friends.

Uncharted: Stories of Survival (Bear Claw Books)

Action-packed, graphic depictions of disaster survival stories will keep readers turning the pages of these engaging books! Firsthand accounts of some of the world’s most destructive disasters through the eyes of the people who survived them will keep students coming back for more.

Uncommon Women

Throughout history, society's rules have often tried to keep women in a box. Serious consequences often awaited those who broke out of that box and blazed a new trail. Uncommon Women salutes the women who refused to be side notes in history, and instead, became the stars of their own story. Through their bravery and intelligence, the women in these books made a lasting mark on the world. Some of them found fame through villainy: pirates, Wild West outlaws, ruthless queens. Others—writers, scientists, human rights champions—devoted their lives to making a better world. None will be forgotten.

Unconventional Science (Core Library)

Around the world, scientists are finding cool and unusual ways to make people's lives better and help the environment. Some of these methods have been quietly used for centuries. Only recently have they earned much attention. Other methods use new technology in unexpected and even gross ways to clean things up and provide people with water and energy! Learn about the history of these fascinating methods, how they work, and how they are making the world a better place.

Uncovering American History

This riveting series highlights significant events in American history such as the Alamo, Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution, and the Salem witch trials, as well as social reform movements such as the Underground Railroad and women's suffrage. Each book examines a different historical era in a narrative format, describing notable figures, setbacks, and triumphs. The texts are accompanied by primary source images and transcriptions of important documents, which give students a unique window into the past. By understanding these texts, readers will gain insight into the significance of each influential era.

Uncovering History

Undecided, 2nd Edition: Navigating Life and Learning After High School

For high school students all over the country, deciding what to do after graduation can be overwhelming. How do you know if college is your best choice? If it is, how do you plan for student loans? If it's not, what are your other options? That's where Undecided comes in! This updated and revised edition provides a comprehensive overview of the choices available after high school, from traditional four-year colleges and trade schools to military service and gap years. Teens can choose a career path and get advice on how to succeed! Checklists, anecdotes, brainstorming activities, and journal exercises lead to well-informed decisions. Find a future that works for you!

Under Pressure

This series delves into the difficult social topics that kids often encounter, but don't always know how to handle. Written in a conversational tone, each volume takes a clear look at these challenges such as cyberbullying and prejudice - including plenty of real-life examples - and offers appropriate advice and coping strategies that tweens and teens can put to use.

Under the Hood (Lightning Bolt Books®)

From dirt bikes to big rigs, see how vehicles of all shapes and sizes get moving as you take a look Under the HoodÑpart of the Lightning Bolt Booksõ collection. With bright designs, engaging photos, and lively text, Lightning Bolt Booksõ bring nonfiction topics to life!