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The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants. More than 1,700 years later, in 1748, explorers rediscovered the port city with intact buildings and beautiful mosaics. This easy-to-read account is gripping and includes photos of the ruins.

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this highinterest book, readers will learn more about Earth's neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why it's called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. They'll learn all this while solving "Your Mission" math problems that complement and support the text. This motivating volume is an engaging way to explore key aspects of science and math curricula.

For those who enjoy unconventional solutions, the author offers a wide range of all-time paradoxes that defy your deductive and calculation skills with impossible logical truths, and helps you to learn how to overcome the traps of false truths.

Introduces peanuts as a food--where they come from, how they are grown and harvested, and how they fit into the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Includes a recipe for peanut log.