Imagine being lost near the North or South poles. All around you is nothing but snow and ice as far as you can see. What would you do? Discover the true tales of daring people who survived through bit
Key victories at Gettysburg in the North and Vicksburg in the South gave Union forces the upper hand in summer 1863. But the long Civil War was far from over. It would take nearly two more years and t
Describes the activities and social customs of life during the Renaissance era, including arranged marriages, elaborate dresses, and twelve-course meals.
Life on the American frontier wasn't easy. Pioneers had to deal with tough challenges including rough terrain, extreme weather, starvation, and dangerous animals. But in spite of the hardships, people
From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors h
We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like
The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eye
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of CNN to life. Kids will learn how Ted Turner developed the idea of a 24/7 news network, which was unheard of at the tim
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the civil rights marches to life. Kids will learn about the way in which Southern states kept African Americans from v
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Challenger explosion to life. Kids will learn about how it happened, the subsequent investigation into its causes,
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the moon landing to life. Kids will learn about the cold war tensions between the US and the USSR that led to the spac
Thomas Jefferson set the course for a new nation ruled by and for the people. In the Declaration of Independence, his words explained that all people are created equal and all deserve life, liberty, a
So people call you shy and quiet? That's OK! Lots of people are shy, introverted, or have social anxiety disorder. In fact, most of those people grow up to be happy and successful. This books helps re
Benjamin Franklin led a productive life, but is it possible his accomplishments include everything attributed to him? The answer is yes, for the most part. He never did suggest the wild turkey should
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. TV was new in those days, and these were both the first debates ever h
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Berlin Wall to life. Kids will learn about the partition of Berlin after WWII, the cold war tensions between the U
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the battles and controversies surrounding the Vietnam War to life. People saw the battles in real time, on the nightly news, changi
Discusses the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, describing his early life and rise to the presidency, the life and motive of the assassin, and the effect that the assassination had on the country.
Discusses the assassination of James Garfield, describing his early life and rise to the presidency, the life and possible motives of the assassin, the ineptness of Garfield's doctors, and the effect
Discusses the assassination of William McKinley, describing his early life and rise to the presidency, the life and possible motives of the assassin, and the effect that the assassination had on the c
Discusses the assassination of John Kennedy, describing his early life and rise to the presidency, the life and possible motives of the assassin, and the effect that the assassination had on the count
Discusses the life of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, a man whose life could be summed up by an iconic photograph that captured his stealing of home during
"After the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861, both sides thought victory would come quickly. But they were wrong. Battle followed battle, and the death toll climbed. The North and the So
Describes why sustainable living is so important; discusses how to be more environmentally friendly at home, while shopping, and outside; and provides tips on reusing and recycling.
"Light and sound are two of the most important things in the universe. Without them everything would be dark and silent. Plants and animals would die. What scientists have found out about light and so
Describes why wildfires occur, how they both damage and help revitalize an ecosystem, and what firefighting measures are taken each year to minimize loss of life and property during wildfire season.
Presents the life and accomplishments of Sequoyah, who became famous for inventing a method of writing the Cherokee language, providing the Cherokee tribes with a source of pride and a means for unifi
Examines the everyday life of teenagers in contemporary Morocco, discussing urban and rural families, education, food, Islamic holidays, and work activities.
Examines the everyday life of teenagers in contemporary Nepal, discussing urban and rural families, education, teenage marriage, and work and leisure activities.
Covering important figures throughout the Renaissance era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Readers can follow the action as it unfolded in a series of narrated books that brings to life major events from history through first-hand accounts, quotes from participants, diagrams, photographs, a
