Throughout the history of flight, new ideas in aircraft design have resulted in both resounding success stories and spectacular failures. Kids will be spellbound by flying cars, aircraft… More →

Federal government, state government, city government - it's no wonder children can get confused. This book describes simply the role of each level of government in the United States,… More →

In 1812, the Napoleonic Wars in far-off Europe began a chain of actions that would lead the United States into war against Britain and its colonies in Canada in the New World. This… More →

Government is a word we hear all the time but what does it really mean? The fact is government is another word for a group of people working together to help all of us. That is the central… More →

Democratic governments and processes are based on shared ideals for the common good of all citizens. Find out what these democratic values are and how to take part in democracy in your own… More →

The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible… More →

The judicial branch of government consists of the nation's courts. This title explores the role of the United States Supreme Court and its role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, as well… More →

The legislative branch of the United States government represents the people and makes the laws which they live by. This book introduces readers to the House of Representatives and Senate,… More →

Imagine your family had to choose between sending you to school or having enough food to eat. This book tells how William Kamkwamba was forced to drop out of his school in Wimbe, Malawi, when More →

With the founding of his own newspaper, Garrison used the paper and his association with other abolitionists to advocate for the "immediate and complete" freeing of all slaves. Through his… More →