A potential cure for ulcers turns into the sweetener aspartame. A lab error leads to the discovery of synthetic rubber. Were these the results of careful research or sheer "chemtastrophe?"… More →

This celebration of the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the revered "Original Six" NHL teams, provides a detailed history from their beginnings in 1926 through their six Stanley Cup wins, as well… More →

This accessible and informative book examines the highly-charged issues of child maltreatment, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect. Sensitively written by a child… More →

In the Middle Ages, a family's position in society determined where children lived, what type of education they received, and what games they played. This colorful new book features beautiful More →

Most settler children owned only two outfits - one for wear every day and one for Sunday. Children's Clothing of the 1800s shows readers how children dressed in the 19th century and how the… More →

China is opening itself up to the rest of the world like never before by hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This colorful new edition of China: the Culture features the ancient… More →

This revised edition takes a new look at this beautiful and vast country. New topics include: the benefits and problems of a booming economy, an update on the Three Gorges Dam, political… More →

China's new prosperity is at the heart of this newly revised edition. New information takes a close up look at the influx of people into the cities and away from the countryside, how better… More →

Kung hay fat Choy means 'may you prosper' and is a greeting heard often during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year, is celebrated in Chinese communities… More →

We can all make good choices to do our part to care for Earth. Read about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well choosing items that can be used over and over. More →