This adventurous new book examines the role of the infamous conquistador Hernando Cortés in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Sensitively written text describes his interactions with… More →
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Discover the incredible stories behind some of the greatest medical breakthroughs. Find out… • how an embarrassed doctor invented the stethoscope; • why nobody believed that germs were… More →
Read about the tools that make space exploration possible--from the first telescope used by Galileo to SpaceX rockets and the International Space Station. More →
Read the traditional nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle first, then enjoy a fun new rhyme. Can you make up a rhyme of your own? More →
Living things have adaptations that help them find food and stay safe. In Hibernation Hotshots!, find out about some that hibernate to survive. Each book in the Clever Critters series… More →
This important series puts the spotlight on the achievements of women in history - some ignored during their time, others celebrated but forgotten. Each book features a field of endeavor and… More →
What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed… More →
Be careful--it's really icy out there! In this book, young readers will learn how icy weather conditions are made and what it looks like. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and More →
Children's imaginations will soar as they learn about different kinds of airplanes including jumbo jets, seaplanes, and stunt planes. This dynamic new book also describes the basic parts and… More →
This exciting new book relates the story of the first explorers to reach the top of the world. Sir Edmund Hillary, a veteran New Zealand climber, and Tenzing Norgay, a Tibetan Sherpa or… More →
Hinduism in Bali follows Yoni as she practices for a dance performance at the local temple. Learn more about the art of Hindu dancing as she rehearses, gives offerings to the gods, and… More →
Children will love the comical photographs of animals in different hip-hop dance positions! Dancing lemurs, bunnies, chimpanzees, and elephants groove to a simple rhyme pattern in this… More →