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Love in the time of the Tiananmen Square. Anna never imagined living in such a foreign place. Fresh out of high school, she has joined her father, who works in Shanghai. She's eager to see China be

Sashay away, ladies: it’s the boys’ turn for the fashion spotlight. From Louis XIV to Kanye West, Jennifer Croll takes us on a tour of daring and different men throughout history who have

Written for middle-grade and older readers, Eyes and Spies looks at the way information and data about us is collected and used by individuals, governments, companies, and organizations. Each chapter

A lively, thought-provoking look at the power and pitfalls of the beauty industry hype. From fairy tales and Hollywood movies to magazine ads, reality TV and the Internet, we absorb the lesson ear

Experience all the thrills and suspense of chasing down the world's highest-profile criminals. What does it take to catch a criminal? Not just any criminal, but one of the world's most wanted? In

The stories of three young people who experience the tumult -- in three eras -- as new religions are about to be born. Dina is a slave, a weaver for the royalty of Ancient Egypt. Summoned to the r

THE kids' survival guide to advertising, revised and updated for the digital age. Ads are everywhere: they try to be your friend on social media, pop up in the background of your videogame, and eve

Praise for the previous edition: What a great book for aspiring filmmakers! -- Voya The kids' ultimate guide to making great videos. These days, anyone can make a movie, but how do you make a

Discover the tasty stories behind the foods we love. A ham sandwich on white bread. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut-butter-and-banana roll-ups. They may sound like ordinary items, but they take us on a

Ever thought of becoming an emperor? How about a silk maker? China was one of the most advanced societies in the ancient world. Whether in medicine, the arts, or education, the Chinese far outpaced

Describes one hundred professions that existed in Biblical times, including shepherds, slave miners, salt makers, and professional mourners, and explains their duties and importance in society.

Imagine being an interpreter of dreams in ancient Egypt.What was the daily grind like for the ancient Egyptians? Imagine it's your job to carve elaborate tombs out of rock formations (it will take ye

Readers are invited to journey back in time to Mesoamerica (1350-1521) before the Spanish Conquest where the ancient Aztecs, Maya, and other Mesoamericans believed that the gods created a world where

Accompanied by fascinating facts and colorful stories, this riveting history of doorways, including the Meridian Gate in Beijing's Forbidden City and the entrance to the Sankore Mosque in Timbuktu, pr

An original and humorously illustrated guide to 100 historically accurate 19th-century American careers. The 1800s saw sweeping changes that are reflected in each career's description. The book inclu

The intriguing universe of robots. Robots have lived in the human imagination for generations. Remember Frankenstein's creature brought to life by an electric charge, the Tin Man who yearned to beco

An examination of the culture of beauty, past and present, that gives the reader the critical tools to see beyond the hype and impossible ideals. Lively visuals accompany the text.

From preparing the shoot and writing the script to directing and post-production editing, an illustrated guide provides kids with easy-to-follow instructions for developing and producing a quality hom

Heartbreakingly honest and quietly funny, this #ownvoices graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school.Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school--and then there's Viola. Viola is Livy's anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola's relentless judgment, but nothing seems to work until she strikes up new friendships at school. Livy hopes that Viola's days are numbered. But when tensions arise both at home and at school, Viola rears her head stronger than ever. Only when Livy learns how to ask for help and face her anxiety does she finally figure out living with Viola.Rosena Fung draws on her own early experiences with anxiety and the pressures of growing up as the child of Chinese immigrant parents to craft a charming, deeply personal story that combines the poignancy of Raina Telgemeier's Guts with th

On a journey to uncover her family's story, Spotted Fawn travels through time and space to reclaim connection to ancestors, language, and the land-creating a path forward in this essential graphic nov

Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases―now revised to include updated information and a new chapter on Covid-19.More peopl

Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stu

How many kids aspire to become an astronaut one day? Wouldn’t it be great to float in space and do neat experiments? But before all the ?fun” begins, it takes an incredible amount of hard work to prep

Written for middle-grade readers, 10 Routes That Crossed the World explores famous roads, trails, and pathways across the globe that have played a significant role in human history. Chapter subjects i

Written for middle-grade readers, Eat Up! is a colorful infographic look at the many surprising and fascinating facts about food. Information is presented in easy-to-understand graphics and clear expl

The phenomenon of desperate refugees risking their lives to reach safety is not new. For hundreds of years, people have left behind family, friends, and all they know in hope of a better life. This bo

What a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is ?away”? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner, humans have produced garbage, and we’ve had to figure

In many countries around the world, universal access to education is a seemingly unattainable dream; however, determined individuals with vision and drive have made this dream come true for many. This

A colorful infographic look at the many surprising and fascinating facts about water.Where did water come from before it got to Earth? Why is the water you drink the same stuff that was around when di

What do athletes and rocket scientists have in common?It takes a lot of talent, skill, and hard work to become a world-class athlete. But it takes even more to make a sport better: it takes smarts! An

Gonewithout a trace.No one loves a mystery more than Elizabeth MacLeod, author of the award-winning Bones Never Lie and Royal Murder. In her newest book, she presents six compelling stories about some

Seventeen-year-old Diego dreams of a brighter future. His small town near the Mexican-United States border has been ravaged by the drug war, and the newspaper headlines are filled with body counts. Di

The 1800s were a dangerous time to be a black girl in the United States, especially if you were born a slave. Ella Sheppard was such a girl, but her family bought their freedom and moved to Ohio where

In the center of almost every cell in our bodies is a piece of DNA designed to give the body instructions like: "Create two legs, two arms, two eyes, and one nose." But how can so mu

We get in position, about to start, around us the thumps of every heart-- the hearts on the ice and the ones that came to watch an amazing hockey game. Third in Loris Lesynski's popular sports-v

November 1940. A circus parade walks through the streets of Warsaw, waving a flag and singing. They are 160 Jewish children, forced by the Nazis to leave their beloved orphanage. It's a sad occasion,

The everyday choices we make when it comes to food don't just have an effect on us -- they also affect other people and the planet. Today's teens are more attuned to what they eat and where it comes