In the early 1600s, England was among the many countries in search of a northern passage to trade with the Far East. After many explorers failed, Henry Hudson was asked to try. This… More →

Read about the man who started it all. This exciting new book traces the beginnings of the European Age of Exploration through the sponsorship of voyages by Prince Henry of Portugal. Colorful More →

What do herding dogs do? They watch over and guide livestock from one place to another so they can graze safely. Find out about the different breeds of herding dogs and how they also make great pets. More →

This adventurous new book examines the role of the infamous conquistador Hernando Cortés in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Sensitively written text describes his interactions with… More →

Discover the incredible stories behind some of the greatest medical breakthroughs. Find out… • how an embarrassed doctor invented the stethoscope; • why nobody believed that germs were… More →

What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed… More →

This exciting new book relates the story of the first explorers to reach the top of the world. Sir Edmund Hillary, a veteran New Zealand climber, and Tenzing Norgay, a Tibetan Sherpa or… More →

Hinduism in Bali follows Yoni as she practices for a dance performance at the local temple. Learn more about the art of Hindu dancing as she rehearses, gives offerings to the gods, and… More →

Bobbie Kalman's Historic Communities series has been revised and updated! This immensely popular series by acclaimed nonfiction author Bobbie Kalman provides a close-up view of how people in… More →

The history of the world is full of unusual events. History Mysteries Revealed gives the answers to such questions as why did the people of Easter Island compete in a deadly race for birds'… More →