One glance around the local park will confirm that man’s best friend comes in many varieties. As the first animal domesticated by humans, dogs have been selectively bred for tens of thousands of years
One of the most recognizable, enduring, and best-selling bands of all time, The Beatles’ influence spans time, genre, and geography. Originally popular in Liverpool and Hamburg, their fame soon spread
From primitive hand cannons to electroshock weapons, small arms pack big power. An American symbol of freedom, it is nearly impossible to resist the allure of these feats of mechanical genius. Almost
All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of t
Introduces young readers to various wild animals and their young, including elephants, polar bears, and lions, discussing their diet, habitats, physical characteristics, and behaviors, with materials
The fairy tales of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are a little grimmer than the average fairy tale—Red Riding Hood lost in the woods with the big bad wolf; Hansel and Gretel lured into the trap of the evil w
On the pages of Scanorama: Deadly Predators, kids are treated to a virtual X-ray tour featuring some of the world's most dangerous animals. Five movable sliders transform illustrated animals into full-body scans that reveal their skeletons and show how they have come to rule their habitats. Featured animals include a tiger, a scorpion, and a great white shark; each animal is covered in detail through informative text, photographs, and illustrations. To learn about even more deadly creatures, readers can lift the flaps and discover what is hiding in wait, ready to pounce on its next victim!
Creep into the world of scorpions with this exciting new kit. Build the Scorpion will take you into the wild to learn all about arachnids and their habitats. Have fun while learning about creepy-crawl
Take a look—a close look—at the world’s most beautiful cityscapes, from Mumbai to Manhattan, and everywhere in between. Cities of the World: Extreme Spot the Difference features forty-two stunning ima
One of the foremost examples of modern philosophy, Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince is notorious for the morality it expounds, often summarized by the phrase, ?The end justifies the means.” With The P
Thomas Paine is one of history’s most renowned thinkers and was indispensible to both the American and French revolutions. The three works included, Common Sense, The Rights of Man, and The Age of Rea
501 Amazing Uses for Salt, Vinegar, Baking Soda, Olive Oil, and Lemons is a collection of easy-to-use household hints for families who want to have a greener household. Using natural ingredients that
Born into slavery in Talbot County, MD, Frederick Douglass became a champion of the abolitionist movement after escaping to the North in 1838. Douglass later remarked upon his arrival in New York, ?I
The oft-quoted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau is best known for two works: Walden and Civil Disobedience. First published in 1854, Walden documents the time Thoreau spent living with nature in
Dated to about the fifth century B.C., The Art of War is considered the world’s oldest treatise on war. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of 13 chapters, each addressing
Kids will go wild over this new auditory adventure by Maurice Pledger. Head out into the wilderness on an adventure to discover some of the world’s most fascinating animals. As you explore the pop-up
Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth—the works of William Shakespeare still resonate in our imaginations four centuries after they were written. The timeless cha
Can’t keep all your gods and goddesses straight? Wondering about mythological references in classic literature? Bulfinch’s Mythology offers approachable accounts of ancient legends in a compilation of
With this hands-on educational book and play set, young explorers spend a day in the jungle and learn about the about the many different animals that call the jungle home. In this delightful adventure
With this hands-on educational book and play set, children get to spend a day at the farm and learn about many different farm animals along the way! In this adorable story, young animal enthusiasts fo
