The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 nearly doubled the size of the United States. The U.S. suddenly went from consisting of 17 states along the Atlantic coast to claiming land as far west as present-day Mo
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton led an expedition across Antarctica in 1914. Did you know that science played a big role in this dangerous journey? Learn how weather patterns affected the explorer in Anta
One of the most well-known pharaohs from ancient Egypt was King Tut. Did you know that science played a big role in acient Egypt? Find out how the Egyptian pyramids were engineered. Learn about the sc
Many of the greatest basketball players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Read to find out the stories behind basketball’s legendary nicknames.
Many of the greatest football players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Read to find out the stories behind football’s legendary nicknames.
Many of the greatest baseball players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Read to find out the stories behind baseball’s legendary nicknames.
With the Declaration of Independence, the 13 colonies in America declared their independence from Great Britain. Virginian Thomas Jefferson, later the third president of the United States, was chosen
Many of the greatest hockey players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Read to find out the stories behind hockey’s legendary nicknames.
What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Sri Lankan people.
Click! Click! Click! Sylvie the Squirrel is obsessed with selfies. However, as she's clicking away, Sylvie is missing out on the fun right in front of her. When her friends save her from a scary situa
From tipoff to the final free throw, Goodnight Basketball follows a young boy as he says goodnight to his favorite sport. With rhyming text and colorful imagery, author Michael Dahl (Goodnight Basebal
Sing along to Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes! Children will delight in this die-cut board book that pairs charming artwork with the traditional song about their bodies.
Sing along to Mary Had a Little Lamb! Children will delight in this die-cut board book that pairs charming artwork with the traditional song about a girl and the lamb who is always by her side.
Whoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race it is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is
Discover haunting tales of poltergeists, spirits, and witches. With spooky photographs and eerie details, this collection features some of the world's most famous ghost stories. Fact boxes and skeptic
With equal parts humor and heart, McKinney and the Boys of Summer tells the story of twelve-year-old Micah as she embarks on the summer before middle school. More than anything, Micah hopes to undergo
In times of war, soldiers on the front lines must show their bravery. But acts of courage by some people aren't known until years after the fighting ends. From flying bombing missions in the dead of n
Lightning and bugs and bears - oh my! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks to surviving in the wilderness, including sheltering against weather extremes, battling bugs, and fending off
Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again! This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and o
Bundle up and follow the frosty world of freeskiing. Learn about freeskiing, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other snow sports, and see how athletes practi
The celebration is about to start. It's time to see the emperor's new...spacesuit? Join the party and go through three twisted versions of the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happ
Ouch, my aching back! In this story, a tiny pea can be a big problem. Navigate your way through three twisted versions of the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after?
Check out the fast sport of freeriding! Learn about freeriding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other motocross sports, and find out how at
Have you ever wondered how the prince became a frog? Find out what happened from the green guy himself. Or hear the fairy's side of the story. Hop your way through three twisted takes on the classic f
You've heard the tale of the little mermaid. But did you know that the mermaid was really a rock star? Or that the prince was burping under the sea? Be part of that world as you swim your way through
Explore the breathtaking sport of downhill skateboarding! Learn about skateboarding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other styles of skateb
Ride a wave and check out the wild world of surfing! Learn about surfing, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other water sports, and how learn
Shailey loves bedtime, especially reading with her dad. But her dad starts a new job, and it gets in the way of their bedtime routine. So Shailey takes action! She fires her dad, posts a Help Wanted s
Eleven-year-old Clara is known as the "girl who draws," but she's not tortured enough to become a real artist. Her only suffering, besides embarrassment over her real name Clarity Kartoffel, German fo
You've suddenly time traveled thousands of years into the past. The world around you looks wild and unfamiliar. The humans you encounter can't understand a word you say. Now they're running at you car
You've just been transported back in time. Exotic plants tower above your head, while giant rat-like creatures scuttle around you. What concerns you most, however, are the meat-eating dinosaurs that a
