In the past, people could not buy all the goods they needed. Instead, they used and reused materials to make things for themselves. Leftover strips of cloth were woven into rag rugs, and… More →

Homes Around the World takes a fascinating look at what it is that makes a home and how climate and geography often determine the kinds of houses people live in. Other topics… • peopl More →

Discover what kinds of homes people build in different geographical locations around the world. This delightful series shows what each kind of home looks like inside, what local materials… More →

People in communities around the world live in homes suited to their environment and natural resources. From homes made of mud and straw to homes built on stilts, readers will discover that… More →

People build homes. Animals build homes too! Read about different kinds of animal homes and the animals that live in them. More →

This colorful new book looks at how different kinds of animals make homes in their habitats. Children will discover why animals and plants are suited to the places in which they live. Amazing More →

Settlers built their homes using whatever materials they found in nature - logs, grass, sod, or adobe. Homes of the West describes in detail such early western-style homes as the soddy, the… More →

A mobile home is a home that can be moved from place to place. This fascinating new book looks at such unique homes as tents, igloos, and yurts, used by hunters and nomadic peoples, as well… More →

A waterside home is a home that lies next to, or floats on, a sea, a river, a lake, or a canal. This exciting new book looks at homes built beside, over, or on top of water in cities such as… More →

This engaging book for young children is about the important part firefighters play in our local community. More →