Religious conflicts in Germany brought the earliest groups of German immigrants to North America in the late 1700s. The Germans explores the journey of the German farmers, craftsmen, and even More →

When a sugar-free gingerbread boy takes off, everyone tries to catch him. From the dog, to the cat, to the geese in the yard, everyone thinks they want a bite. That is . . . until they… More →

This intriguing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China. Temperatures can get very cold and frost and snow are not unusual. Readers will… More →

In search of large fortunes, thousands of prospectors braved arduous treks west and north by sea and by wagon train to California and the Klondike region. The Gold Rush investigates one of… More →

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 →