Presents the history of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, including the role of Captain John Smith, the ups and downs of relations with the Powhatan Indians, and the
Looks at the colonial period of American history, highlighting what led to the continent's colonization, its growth, and the colonies' ultimate break with Britain.
Bring classic children’s tales to young readers with the Calico Illustrated Classics series. World-class illustrations make rafting the river and braving the revolution exciting journeys through lite
Bring classic children’s tales to young readers with the Calico Illustrated Classics series. World-class illustrations make rafting the river and braving the revolution exciting journeys through lite
Attacks! Fangs! Claws! From the smallest bee to the biggest bear, people's accidental encounters with wildlife are both frightening and strangely fascinating. In Close Encounters of the Wild Kind, re
All the phonemes or phonics made by the letters of the alphabet are covered in It's the Alphabet! Each book begins with an introduction to the letter, what it looks like, and where it fits in the alp
This six book series includes the letter "Y" along with the other vowels. Long vowels are featured and highlighted in these easy readers about children having fun.
The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels. These adaptations with the original Shakespearean dialog will capture the attention of reluctant readers, make great supp
Twirl! Crunch! Shush! It's snowing! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how snow form, types of snow, and how scientists track snowsto
First Biographies explains the contributions of individuals who've helped shape history and made a difference in the world today. Included are table of contents, maps, timeline, glossary with phoneti
Be a kid with character! In these heart-warming and instructive situational stories, children will learn about honesty, respect, patriotism, and more. Warm, colorful illustrations show a diverse sch
The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels. These adaptations with the original Shakespearean dialog will capture the attention of reluctant readers, make great supp
Beginning to End is a fun series that explores how things came to be. Beginning readers will discover how things change and grow in this series filled with large photos and short, simple sentences. Fi
Gives young readers an intimate look at the lives of their favorite comic-book creators. Learn what inspired the creators to come up with these well-known characters. Clearly-written text, fast facts
Presents information on the cause of the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill; the effect on workers, animals, and the environment; and what is being done to help the Gulf Coast recover.
Explores the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic, including why it was considered the ultimate ship, what life aboard the ship was like, and how the wrecked ship was discovered seventy-five years af
Describes the earthquake and subsequent fire that devastated San Francisco in 1906, including the events leading up to it, the damage it caused, and how the city was rebuilt after the disaster.
Describes how residents of the Gulf States prepared for Hurricane Katrina, the devastation the storm caused when it made landfall, and how the damaged areas have recovered.
Looks at the causes of, reactions to, and consequences of the 1986 nuclear reactor explosion in Chernobyl, and discusses steps that have been taken to ensure a similar disaster does not occur again.
Describes the history of the Challenger space shuttle, the events leading up to its explosion in January 1986, and the disaster's impact on space flight.
Discusses the causes of volcanoes, how scientist predict eruptions and study them, and some of history's deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruptions.
Looks at the life of the American poet known for his work "Leaves of Grass," covering his youth, early jobs, career as a writer, and time as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War.
