An IT, or Information Technology, technician installs and repairs the electronic devices we use every day to connect with the world. They need to have an understanding of how these… More →

Jack and his mom had to trade in their chickens when they stopped laying eggs. Their lives depend on finding food to eat. Little did they know that, in a strange series of exchanges,… More →

At a time when much of the United States was still racially segregated, Jackie Robinson smashed the color barrier to become the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. Born in More →

Jack and his mom had to trade in their chickens when they stopped laying eggs. Their lives depend on finding food to eat. Little did they know that, in a strange series of exchanges, they… More →

In 1534, Jacques Cartier departed from St. Malo, France, on a mission to discover the Northwest Passage. While he did not find this elusive sea route, Cartier's expeditions set up a new era… More →

While early explorers either sailed the seas or trekked overland, 20th century explorer Jacques Cousteau's territory of discovery was underwater. This exciting new book details the… More →

Jaguar is one of the most highly revered makers of high-performance and sports cars. The year 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name. This exciting title traces the history behind More →

Jamaica has given the world reggae music and the Rastafarian religion. Jamaica the culture describes how this small Caribbean island has come to influence world culture through its religions, More →

Described in tourist brochures as a land of white sand beaches, sun, and surf, Jamaica is also a mountainous island with green forests, trickling streams, and modern cities. Beautiful color… More →

James Baldwin was an author, social critic, and activist known for his deep understanding of race and class in the United States. This book introduces readers to his speech from a 1965 debate More →