According to UNICEF, an agency dedicated to helping children, 13.7 million children around the world are refugees, and an additional 22.8 million children are displaced within their own… More →

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln described democracy best, as "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." Choosing Democracy examines the development of this form of… More →

This fascinating book details the achievements of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield who in December 2012 embarked on perhaps his greatest assignment - a five-month mission aboard the… More →

On an expedition to discover a new trade route to the Far East for Spain, Christopher Columbus landed in a "New World." Young readers will enjoy this sensitively written new book about… More →

Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance looks at the rise of trade, commerce, guilds, and the merchant and ruling classes in northern Europe. This influenced the growth of towns, cities,… More →

The Civil Rights Movement was an organized protest by black Americans against their government and the refusal to obey unjust laws during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. This important book details… More →

Clara Barton was known for founding the American Red Cross, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Barton was younger, and what she did that made her famous later on. More →

In early classrooms, teachers often had limited supplies with which to teach the students. Classroom Games describes the fun and creative activities that teachers in pioneer communities… More →

This newly revised edition describes how teachers in early schools often had limited supplies with which to teach the students. Classroom Games describes the fun and creative activities that… More →

For nobles in the Middle Ages, clothing was a symbol of power and status. Their clothes were costly, made of beautiful material and encrusted with jewelry. Peasants wore work clothes made of… More →