A gold rush or the arrival of a railroad could turn a sleepy village into a boomtown overnight! Authentic photographs feature the townspeople of Boomtowns of the West and the often difficult… More →

Cubs, kits, and joeys--all these baby animals play, hide, and hitch a ride! Read all about them and other baby animals born in the wild. More →

Meet a piglet, a calf, a fuzzy chick, and more! Learn about these baby animals, their mothers, and how they live on the farm. More →

Children of any age, size, or strength can enjoy an afternoon of bowling. Kids will be bowled over by the sport's great subtlety and technique. Bowling in Action uses bright photos and… More →

Read to learn more about the Boxer. Take a quiz to see if you are ready to adopt a bully breed dog like this one. A fact page busts some myths about bully breeds. Also includes a page for… More →

Knights were mounted soldiers, expert swordsmen, and jousting competitors. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of chivalry they lived by? Enter the medieval world and More →

What country has big cities, beaches, and the Amazon Rain Forest? BRAZIL! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading… More →

The rhythms of samba music fill the streets and dancers and musicians parade by in fancy costumes - it's Carnival time in Rio and the city is host to the world's biggest party. Packed with… More →

Brazil has been called the giant of South America and the closest thing to paradise on Earth. From sandy coastal beaches to dense Amazon jungle, Brazil is home to the second longest river in More →

Almost half the population of South America lives in Brazil. A melting pot of indigenous, African and European cultures, Brazil is also home to some of the poorest and some of the wealthiest… More →