Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth… More →
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Will he or won't he see his shadow? That's the big question on Groundhog Day, an annual winter event on February 2nd to predict how soon spring will arrive. Young readers will learn about the More →
This relevant title tackles a timely and controversial issue in an educated and sensitive way. While virtually everyone agrees gun violence is wrong, there is disagreement about the right way More →
This entertaining book explores the extraordinary dynasties of Ancient China, and how China has defended itself over thousands of years against invaders such as the Mongols. It includes… More →
This entertaining book guides readers through 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history on the banks of the Nile River, from the early settlers and kings to great pharaohs such as Ramesses II,… More →
This entertaining book guides readers through the Golden Age of this ancient civilization, exploring the empire that became the largest in the world under Alexander the Great. It includes… More →
This entertaining book tells the story of an empire that began on the seven hills of Rome and spread all the way across Europe under the rule of such characters as Tiberius, Augustus, and… More →
This entertaining book, set in the heart of the rain forest, reveals the mysteries of this great ancient Mexican civilization with its legacy of pyramids, temples, huge cities, and golden… More →
Newsflash! Find out who the celebrities of the ancient world were in Hail! History, an entertaining look at the lives of the people who shaped ancient cultures. Each book is designed like an… More →
This entertaining book traces the lives and loves of the extraordinary family of English kings and queens, the Tudors, from the time when Henry VII came to the throne to the death of… More →
There's more to this spooky festivity than carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating. Halloween explores the history behind this yearly custom, including its roots in ancient Celtic tradition,… More →