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McLaren 750s

"Engaging images accompany information about the McLaren 750S. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended...

Ching Shih, Famous Pirate Commander

"Born poor in rural China, Ching Shih's early life was full of challenges. But she would grow to become one of the most powerful pirates ...

What Jewish Looks Like

Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thir...

Who Was Shirley Chisholm?

Gold Rush - The Untold Story of the First Nations Woman Who Started the Klondike Gold Rush

The little-told story of the discovery of Klondike Gold, following the First Nations woman who discovered and sparked a worldwide Gold Rush.

Eyewitness Knight

Enter the world of a medieval horseback warrior and learn what it takes to become a knight. Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a kn...

How to Be a Witch

A witch-themed picture book unlike any other – it’s nonfiction! Most people, kids included, have very specific associations with “witch” ...

History as It Happened

Pore over more than 200 maps of the past to understand the world of the present in this children's history book with a difference. Watch ...

History as it Happened - A Map-by-Map Guide

Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through more than 200 vibrant maps. From how huge wars were won and lo...

Babe Ruth

"Babe Ruth was known as the greatest player in the history of baseball, but what about before that? What happened when Ruth was younger? ...

Carol Gilligan and the Search for Voice

A biography of the life and work of groundbreaking developmental psychologist Carol Gilligan, intended for high school age readers.

The Story of Chocolate

Chocolate is a favourite treat for many people, but where does it come from? What is it made from? How is it turned into the sweet treats...

History for Beginners

Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what's going on behind the scenes in those tellings - who...

50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks

50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks is a stunning gift treasury of fascinating stories for the whole family to return to again an...

The Story of Balloons

It's party time, and balloons are everywhere! But where do balloons come from? Who invented them? What are they made of? Discover fun fac...

Let's Count New York City

A board book counting primer for all things NYC from Adina Oberman, with illustrations by Volha Kaliaha sure to delight the tiniest New Y...

Apprentice Academy: Knights - The Unofficial Guide to the Heroic Arts

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Apprentice Academy, one of the world's finest institutions for knightly education. Your course ...

The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook - A Complete Guide to the Most Often Asked Questions about the Rock

Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of ...

A Voice of Hope - The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story

The remarkable life of Myrlie Evers-Williams is honored and celebrated in this stunningly illustrated picture book biography of a civil r...

The Big, Big Treasure Dig - Discover Secrets of the Past with Interactive Heat-Reveal Patches to Find Hidden Artifacts

Archaeology;treasure;ancientartifacts;heat-reveal;hidden images; search for treasure;search for artifacts;archaeology dig;ancient history...

Did You Know? Wonders of the World

Have you ever wanted to travel the world and see its most amazing sights and locations? Now you can! The volumes in this informative and ...

Discover More: Learning Social Studies Skills

Learning about history helps us both understand the past and navigate the future, and there are certain key elements that humans have use...

Opposing Viewpoints (Fall 2024)

First introduced more than 40 years ago, Opposing Viewpoints still sets the standard for current-issue studies. With almost 300 volumes c...

Crazy Cool China: Sets 1 - 3

China is a huge country with a rich history and thriving culture. There's a lot to learn about this region! These books on Chinese landma...

People Who Make a Difference: Set 5

Some of today's biggest stars are famous for much more than what they do on the field, the court, or the big screen. People like Patrick ...

Crazy Cool China: Set 3

Art and language are closely intertwined in Chinese culture and tradition. In this pair of in-depth guides, readers will learn more about...

Timelines of Extraordinary Lives

Tales of Ancient Egypt - Myths & Adventures from the Land of the Pyramids

A compendium of stories and myths from ancient Egypt by Egyptologist Hugo Cook, featuring mummies, pyramids, and much more!

Rise and Fall - Great empires that shaped the world

An excavation of ten world civilisations and their incredible stories of success and eventual decline. What makes a civilisation successf...

Cleopatra - The Woman Behind the Stories

Discover the true story behind the legendary queen in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra. Although her name and story might...

The Six Queens of Henry VIII - Fiercest queens in history (The wives of Henry VIII)

We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are FAR too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of ...

Time Travel Guides: The Victorians and London

Step back in time to discover life in London during the reign of Queen Victoria with this handy time travel guidebook

The Running Machine - The Invention of the Very First Bicycle

A story of pluck and determination inspired by the real events of 1815-17, when a young man named Karl Drais invented the very first bicy...

99 Questions About ... Answered!: The Aztecs

Discover the fascinating world of the Aztecs through 99 questions and answers

The Barn - The Murder of Emmett Till and the Cradle of American Racism

How forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta to bring about the most consequential murder in US history. Emmett Ti...

Break to You

Bestselling author of Scythe and Challenger Deep Neal Shusterman, here with coauthors Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden, tells an intense...

Ancient Rome for Kids

Journey back to Ancient Rome with 6 interactive fold-out maps in this enthralling illustrated book for kids, exploring bygone culture, hi...

Great Lives in Graphics: Greta Thunberg

Great Lives in Graphics: Greta Thunberg is a graphic retelling of Greta's story which gives children a visual snapshot of her life and en...

Have You Seen This Girl

"Another girl has gone missing in Cardinal Creek. Sid knows their dad didn't do it-this time. He's currently serving a life sentence for ...

99 Questions About ... Answered!: The Vikings

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings through 99 questions and answers

99 Questions About ... Answered!: The Romans

Discover the fascinating world of the Romans through 99 questions and answers

99 Questions About ... Answered!: The Maya

Discover the fascinating world of the Maya through 99 questions and answers

Jump into Jobs: Working with Nature

A fun and magical tour of the world of working with nature, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia

Time Travel Guides: Ancient Egyptians and Thebes

Explore the past and discover life in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes with this time travel guidebook

The Arab-Israeli Conflict - What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?

The Arab-Israeli conflict is one of the most enduring conflicts in the Middle East. The eyewitness accounts in this heart-wrenching book ...

Fun Fact File: The History of Holidays

Everyone looks forward to the next holiday on the calendar. Whether it is a day of pure fun or a time of solemn observance, holidays help...

Timelines in Science

In this comprehensive set that spans from ancient times to our modern digital age, readers are taken on an enlightening journey through t...

U.S. Government in Review

Young readers have a lot of questions about the U.S. government. How does a bill go from an idea to becoming a law that we follow in our ...

People Who Make a Difference: Sets 1 - 5

What do Lady Gaga, LeBron James, Tom Holland, and Zendaya all have in common? Not only are they some of the most famous people on the pla...

Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians

Oh, Muses! Get ready for 20 brand-new, tongue-in-cheek tales from Greek mythology, as told by the team behind the smash hit podcast and N...

Adventures in Time: Nelson, Hero of the Seas

Enter a fearsome battle across the seas with the latest instalment in the hit children's history series The world is at war, and oceans h...

Jacques Pépin: A Little Golden Book Biography

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about French chef Jacques Pépin, who taught countless fans how to cook french meals—and car...

The Inside Guide: U.S. Government Leaders

Government--what it is, how it works, and its many sections--is a major part of the elementary social studies curriculum. This essential ...

The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft(r) Archaeology

"Archaeology is the scientific study of tools and other artifacts left by those in the past. In Minecraft, players can also take part in ...

20 Things You Didn't Know about Machu Picchu

"The ancient wonder of Machu Picchu was a well-kept secret for hundreds of years. Hidden in clouds high in the Andes Mountains, the Incan...

20 Things You Didn't Know about Stonehenge

"Surrounded by legends and lore, the mysterious monument of Stonehenge continues to baffle and inspire people from around the world. This...

20 Things You Didn't Know about the Great Pyramid

"For thousands of years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest manmade structure on Earth. Although modern buildings have surpassed i...

20 Things You Didn't Know about the Great Wall of China

"Every year, millions of tourists flock to see the Great Wall of China. This archaeological link to the past is a lasting symbol of Chine...

20 Things You Didn't Know about the Colosseum

"Mentioning the Colosseum is certain to summon images of gladiators in bloody battle or exotic animals on display. But there's much more ...

Medicine

This volume takes readers on a riveting journey through time, exploring the evolution of medicine from ancient remedies to cutting-edge a...