Although prejudiced attitudes in the early 1900s prevented African American explorer Mathew Henson from receiving his equal credit, he and Robert Peary were true partners in the dangerous… More →

From what they eat to how to keep their tanks clean and healthy, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become a fish's best pal. Learn the inside information on how to… More →

From young fish called fry to the whale shark--the largest fish--young readers will get a look at how some fish adapt in weird ways to their environment in order to survive. Amazing photos… More →

Peg, the one-legged hen, wants a family of her own. With the help of her friend, Benjamin, she finds some very unusual eggs to hatch. A warm and funny story told in rhyming verse. More →

How do penguin colonies care for their young? Why do great blue herons migrate in groups? How do prairie dogs warn others of danger? Discover the answers in this interesting book and learn… More →

Did you know that there are no penguins at the north pole? There are in fact 18 different kinds of penguins and all of them live south of the equator. Magnificent color photographs highlight… More →

There is an abundance of life in the rainforests of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Amazon, though few humans live there. People and Places describes what and where the world’s tropical… More →

Why did the Romans eat lying down? Why did Vikings carve lines in their teeth? Why did the Egyptians worship cats? Read all about the wacky, weird, and downright gross things people used to… More →

Do you think you would have enjoyed living in ancient Egypt? It wasn't bad if you were a pharaoh - but watch out if you were a slave! This book is full of fascinating facts about Egyptian… More →

Do you think you would have enjoyed living in ancient Greece? Daily life was ruled over by the gods - and they could be a mean bunch! This book is full of fascinating facts about Greek daily… More →