Before 1914, traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast meant going by land across the entire United States. To go by sea involved a long journey around South America and north along the Pacific Coast. But then, in a dangerous and amazing feat of engineering, a 48-mile-long channel was dug through Panama, creating the world's most famous shortcut: the Panama Canal

When Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the "Corp of Discovery" left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find a waterway that crossed the western half of the United States. They didn't. However, young readers will love this true-life adventure tale of the two-year journey that finally brought the explorers to the Pacific Ocean.

Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to some of the most important theories in modern science, including gravity and the laws of motion.

He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer. On the Ides of March, Caesar was brutally assassinated by a group of senators determined to end his tyranny, bringing his reign to an end.

Filled with broken hearts and black ravens, Edgar Allan Poe's ghastly tales have delighted readers for centuries. Born in Boston in 1809, Poe was orphaned at age two. He was soon adopted by a Virginia family who worked as tombstone merchants. In 1827 he enlisted in the Army and subsequently failed out of West Point. His first published story, The Raven, was a huge success, but his joy was overshadowed by the death of his wife. Poe devoted his life to writing and his tragic life often inspired his work. He is considered to be the inventor of detective fiction and the father of American...

These intricately detailed illustrations -- set against rich, dark backgrounds -- recapture the natural beauty of wild and domestic animals in the classic style of woodcut illustrations. Sixty-three stunning images to color include a giraffe, orangutan, leopard, swan, toucan, dog, pig, and many other realistically rendered creatures. Illustrations are printed on one side of perforated pages for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Wildlife Woodcut Designs and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and...

Strikingly rendered in the style of classic woodcut illustrations, these 31 images to color offer a splendid variety of subjects: animals, flowers, and butterflies; desert and beach landscapes; portraits of an Egyptian pharaoh, a trio of bluegrass musicians, and baseball players; and much more. Illustrations are printed on one side of perforated pages for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Woodcut Designs and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an...

"Dress them up Mix and match Cleverly play off the candidates' bios." USA Today
No matter which side of the political fence you're on, you can believe in these Bernie Sanders paper dolls Currently campaigning for the Democratic party's 2016 presidential nomination, the Vermont senator will be ready for any debate in 15 entertaining costumes, including a folk singer, basketball player, track team captain, and more. Includes a detailed Sanders biography."

Big Finish picks up the events after Miracle Day with Torchwood: Aliens Among Us. Captain Jack and Gwen Cooper have restarted Torchwood. But it's in a very different Cardiff. Something terrible's happened to the city. With every day getting darker, will Torchwood need to adopt a whole new approach?