The story of young David Balfour, whose miserly uncle cheats him out of his inheritance and schemes to have him kidnapped, shanghaied, and sold into slavery. But justice triumphs - after a spirited odyssey that includes a shipwreck, a hazardous journey across Scotland with a daredevil companion, intrigues, narrow escapes, and desperate fighting.

This book provides information about stars, the sun and the planets, comets, and other astronomical phenomena.

Examines how World War I changed the course of history.

A collection of tales drawn from across North and South America and including those of native peoples as well as of later settlers.

Presents information about such creatures found in the world's lakes and oceans as Great White sharks, the Loch Ness Monster, giant squids, and poisonous jellyfish.

Presents instances of heroism on both sides in World War II.