Kidnapped from West Africa and sold as a slave in Boston in 1761, the young girl who became Phillis Wheatley grew up to become an icon during the period of the American Revolution. Given the… More →

The early settlers were the first recyclers and often had to make out of used materials whatever they could not buy. Pioneer Projects presents many authentic activities with step-by-step… More →

This beautifully illustrated cookbook introduces children to the pioneer kitchen and features recipes from the many immigrant groups who built this land. Fascinating text describes how they… More →

From birth to death, the lives of medieval Christians were greatly influenced by the Church. To prove their faith, they built massive Cathedrals as great monuments to God. At the same time… More →

Political Leaders chronicles the dramatic achievements of female political leaders from around the world. Countries, cultural traditions, and ideas explored include the role of Muslim women,… More →

Peter and Vicki have just moved into their new apartment in Chicago, Illinois. With time to kill before the moving truck arrives, they visit nearby Lincoln Park Zoo. Before long, strange… More →

Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de León is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513 as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf… More →

In the mid 1600s, legendary fur traders Radisson and des Groseilliers were the first Europeans to explore the upper part of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. This exciting book explains… More →

The heroes of rebellion in medieval England are featured in three historic stories told in graphic novel format: William Wallace and his Scottish rebels take on English knights at Stirling… More →

The Civil War was the costliest conflict in United States history, claiming more than 600,000 lives. It was also a transformative event that freed nearly 4 million slaves and changed the… More →