Collected Works of American author Edgar Allan Poe include many poems, short stories, and one novel. His fiction spans multiple genres, including horror fiction, adventure, science fiction, and detective fiction, a genre he is credited with inventing. These works are generally considered part of the Dark romanticism movement, a literary reaction to Transcendentalism. Poe's writing reflects his literary theories: he disagreed with didacticism and...

Kidneys are one of the unsung heroes of the body. Some of their jobs may not be pretty, but they are absolutely essential to the healthy functioning of our bodies. From processing waste to producing hormones that keep body systems well regulated, the kidneys are always busy. This introductory volume explains it all through kid-friendly text and cool diagrams that will invite even reluctant readers to take a look.

In this collection, Cross unflinchingly explores the dark side of parenting and family drama in ways equally startling and unforgettable. Always the Sun Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Looking for a fresh start after the death of his wife, Sam and his thirteen-year-old son, Jamie, return to Sam's hometown. But at his new school, a group of kids led by a savage bully target Jamie, and the administration does nothing. When Jamie comes home bearing...

Introduces readers to the science that makes smartphones possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Who makes up the Judicial Branch? How are members of the Judicial Branch appointed? Find the answers to these questions and more in this title. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, Important Dates section, index, and glossary also included.

Illustrations and simple text explain what rain is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and the importance of clean water.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to electric guitars. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade" --

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how trains work. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

This book is an introduction to the structure and function of the human brain and nervous system.

A true 20th-century classic from the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Sound and the Fury: the famed harrowing account of the Bundren family’s odyssey across the Mississippi countryside to bury Addie, their wife and mother.
As I Lay Dying is one of the most influential novels in American fiction in structure, style, and drama. Narrated in turn by each of the family members, including Addie herself as well as others,...