Books with author Jim Pipe

In this fascinating nonfiction book that separates fact from fantasy, young children will read many stories of alien encounters and abductions. They'll see how aliens have played into popular culture, and discover some of the scientific and historic explanations for UFO and alien sightings. Have aliens visited our planet? Turn the pages to find out. Full-color photographs, vivid drawings, spine-tingling narratives, and historic documentation will thrill and inform every child.

Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Race to the South Pole takes a completely factual look at the all but impossible journey to the South Pole. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. In the early 1900s, one destination remained untouched by human beings – the South Pole. Antarctica’s ruthless weather, including blizzards and temperatures that can reach -119ºF in the winter, made human beings’ attempts to reach this remote location all but impossible. However, two extraordinary men were determined to overcome the odds in a race to reach the South Pole. Thus began their voyage of frostbite, starvation, fame, and for some death. The Race to the South Pole is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this excitin

"In a high-interest format, describes some of the fastest cars in the world, including stock, Indy, and drag race cars and the land-speed record holder, the Bloodhound. Includes information about street racing, the Le Mans 24-hour race, and the Paris-Dakar Rally. Includes a quiz to test the likelihood of readers' ability to drive well in a race"--Provided by publisher.