This thrilling graphic novel recounts three historic land battles in Russia and Eastern Europe during World War I: Encirclement - The Battle of Tannenberg, August 23, 1914; Captured in the… More →
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This gripping graphic novel recounts three historic land battles in France during World War I: A Relief Platoon on the Somme, August 23, 1916; When Tank Fought Tank, April 23, 1918; Thirteen… More →
Find out about the life of American entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey from her childhood to breaking into the media and her many campaigns for change. The book has photographs and a simple text… More →
This inspiring book tells the story of Oprah Winfrey. Born and raised in crushing poverty, she transformed her childhood fascination with the media into a series of jobs on local TV and… More →
Perhaps no two people in history exemplify the spirit of invention better than brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright. Born in the Midwest in the late 1800s, Orville was exceptionally good at… More →
Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant and breathtaking works of Michelangelo and other famous Renaissance artists. Painting in the Renaissance offers a telling look inside the art world… More →
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 →
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 →
Do you think you would have enjoyed living in ancient Rome? That depends - do you like taking a bath in public! This book is full of fascinating facts about Roman daily life, religion, the… More →
Do you think you would have enjoyed living during the Viking age? Growing up Viking was not for the weak - even their pets were ferocious! This book is full of fascinating facts about Viking… More →