Social Studies

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Explore with Mary Kingsley

The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a… More →

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Explore with Ponce de León

This informative book follows the travels of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León to the Caribbean and Florida. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a… More →

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Explore with Samuel de Champlain

This engaging book follows the travels of French mapmaker and navigator Samuel de Champlain as he mapped out the St. Lawrence River and the North American Coast. Historical information and… More →

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Explore with Sieur de La Salle

This engaging book follows the travels of French nobleman Sieur de la Salle who expanded the fur trade in North America - then called New France - and explored the Mississippi River down to… More →

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Explore with Sir Walter Raleigh

Follow the travels of Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer who attempted to create a colony in North America for England. His story is told in tabloid style, using interesting headlines… More →

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Explore with Stanley and Livingstone

This fascinating book follows the expeditions in Africa of Scottish missionary David Livingstone, to find the source of the Nile River, and British-American journalist Henry Stanley, to find… More →

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Explore with Vasco Nunez de Balboa

One of the first Europeans to settle South America, the story of Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa is detailed in this fascinating book. Topics include Balboa's voyages, his interactions More →

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Families and their Faiths

Families and their Faiths is a first introduction to cultures and faiths around the world. It gives a personal and intimate glimpse of real families and the role faith plays in their everyday More →

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Famous Native North Americans

Famous Native North Americans explores the lives and achievements of several exceptional men and women throughout history including Hiawatha, Pocahontas, Sacagawea, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph,… More →

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Famous People of the Middle Ages

Discover how the thoughts and actions of famous medieval men, women, and children shaped history. Explore the lives of powerful kings and queens, rebellious peasants, fierce warriors, and… More →

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Farm

Early readers will have fun discovering all the things they can see on their local farm! Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will have… More →

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Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World

In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan took five ships and 200 men on an epic journey around the world on behalf of Spain. This colorful new book follows the world's first… More →

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