True or false? In October 1871, a cow kicked a lantern over and sparked a fire that would destroy much of the city of Chicago. The cow tale is likely not the true story, but the damage and… More →

This engaging title begins with a recount of the events of October 29, 1929, better known as "Black Thursday", to mark the dawn of the Great Depression era. Readers will discover the causes… More →

This amazing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Great Victoria Desert in Australia. Used in modern times for mining and testing of atomic bombs, this vast, sandy area has More →

Fifth-graders Rose, Brandon, Liliana, and Cody are members of the GREEN GANG--a club that promotes environmental awareness at their school and in their community. Each book also includes a… More →

When the GREEN GANG sees the amount of trash at their local park, they spring into action. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to make the park a cleaner place for everyone to enjoy? Also… More →

When the GREEN GANG learns about the importance of every person doing what they can to reduce waste, they spring into action. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to inspire others to make a… More →

The GREEN GANG decides they want to share their knowledge about living a green lifestyle with younger kids at their school. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to get others to follow their… More →

When the GREEN GANG learns about the importance of planting trees to slow global warming, they spring into action. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to make a difference at their school?… More →

It is often said that the children of today will inherit the Earth of tomorrow. It is this idea that makes environmental education all the more important. The Green Scene is an empowering new More →

Early pioneers would travel from far and wide to visit the gristmill for the essential service of having their grain ground. Communities often developed in areas where gristmills had been… More →