Cheryl Harness once again pours the full range of her creative talents into another compellingly illustrated mix of history and biography. This time the result is an inspiring true-life account of the
You're a farmer in 1930s Oklahoma and you never thought you’d see this day. Your fields have literally turned to dust. This Depression the radio folks were talking about just reached the heartland.The
She was the Egyptian girl who became a master politician and a supreme stateswoman. Inheriting her father's throne along with her young stepson, Hatshepsut was soon crowned pharaoh in her own right. T
Arctic Tale accompanies a new Paramount Vantage motion picture from the producers of March of the Penguins, the 2005 Academy Award winner and highest-grossing natural history film of all time. The fil
Arctic Tale accompanies a new Paramount Vantage motion picture from the producers of March of the Penguins, the 2005 Academy Award winner and highest-grossing natural history film of all time. The fil
This book includes everything a young reader needs to know about forest fires?how they start, how they are fought, how they are prevented, and why they are sometimes good for the forest.
Explores the age-old question "Is there life in outer space?", by duplicating extreme living conditions that may exist in outer space in order to support the pros and cons of scientific theories.
Presents a fictional account of two slaves who, in 1858, escaped from their masters in Kentucky and, aided by the people of the Underground Railroad, made their way to freedom in Canada. Original.
Learn all about hedgehogs in this engaging Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 150 books from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series.Packed with beautiful and engaging photos
Headlines leap out at us from mobile phones, TV screens, computers, newspapers, and everywhere we turn. Technology has opened up exciting new ways to tell interesting stories, but how much of it is ne
Girls Can …Innovate! Discover! Create! Lead nations AND rule kingdoms.Girls can change the world!This book puts to rest the tired adages of things girls “can’t” do with powerful proof that girls not o
Learn all about the fascinating lives of llamas—including what they eat, where they live, how they help people, and their behavior in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 1 text provide
Vibrant photos of race cars, trucks, trains, jets, and more will excite the very youngest travelers as they learn about the many ways that people get from here to there.These sturdy pages showcase the
Follow the young Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu as she grows up, travels far from home, and becomes one of the most beloved figures of our time: Mother Teresa. This new leveled reader from National Geographic
Become the ultimate animal expert in the Animal Jam universe. Find in-game information, fun facts, tips and tricks from Animal Jam gamers, plus secret info you can't get anywhere else!Learn all about
Hey, Jammers! Can't get enough of Jamaa? Then jump on into this doodle book that lets you put yourself into the wild world of Animal Jam through drawing, doodling, stickers, and other awesome activiti
Join three fantastic felines as they embark on the adventures of their (nine) lives in this colorful Chapters book, filled with photos and fun facts.Meet Dusty, a Siamese cat who gives the phrase "cat
Even Christmas can be weird -- it's true! Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and traditions about the most wonderful time of the year. Did you know that Santa'
Get ready to LOL! This collectible little book is packed with 300 silly kid-friendly jokes paired with photos of laughing animals and funny people. It's a hilarious party-starter or "quiet-time" enter
A pile of lime-encrusted shackles discovered on the seafloor in the remains of a ship called the Henrietta Marie, lands Michael Cottman, a Washington, D.C.-based journalist and avid scuba diver, in th
Played by Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham!During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also kn
From the classic bottlenose dolphin to the orca, young readers will learn all about these amazing animals. In this Pre-Reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activit
When someone is serving our country, far from home, everyone in their family has to be brave. Including -- and sometimes especially -- the kids. This book speaks to all kids in this situation in telli
Help! The Angry Birds have lost their precious eggs and they need KIDS to find them. They'll search across the globe—the grasslands of Africa, the roaring seven seas, the dense Amazon rainforest, Aust
Inspiring young animal lovers to get up close to all different types of sharks and the real-life challenges they face is what Mission: Shark Rescue is all about. This compelling narrative combines fun
Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles. This Level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early in
Sometimes, the uglier, the better! In this level 2 reader, young readers will meet the ugliest of animals. Follow these funny looking creatures and learn how their strange looks help them in the wild.
Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about clouds - why they're in the sky, different types, and fun activities that celebrate being outside. These engaging Explore My World picture books
Bite-size, true-life tales of doggy devotion mix with enchanting photos to create a treasure for all dog lovers and pet owners. Readers will howl with delight over this heartwarming gift book featurin
You've just been transported back in time - to the land of the dinosaurs! What happens next is up to YOU! Filled with excitement and hilarity, this compositional challenge lets you tell your very own
From visiting the pumpkin patch, to bobbing for apples, to picking out a favorite costume, Halloween is a magical time for young children. The fun and festivities are captured in this book, with full-
What is your human footprint? Well, it's 13,056 pints of milk, 28,433 showers, 12,888 oranges, 14,518 candy bars, and $52,972 worth of clothes, all in one lifetime. Makes you want to step more lightly
You approach with caution, drawn to their equine beauty. The sleek stallion, the magnificent mare, and the gentle foal look like any happy family. But don’t get too close. These are wild horses, untam
A shy, serious boy, Mahatma Gandhi would later lead India to nationhood and change the course of history. After studying law in London, he championed Indian rights in South Africa for two decades. He
J. Patrick Lewis's poems include odes to such great monuments as Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Hagia Sophia, the Great Wall of China, Mount Rushmore, and the Guggenheim Muse
Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton gives American kids a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a tribe of nomads whose livelihood centers around the raising and grazing of cattle. Readers share
Abenaki Joseph Bruchac and Navajo Shonto Begay combine their talents to tell the tragic story of how, in the 1860s, U.S. soldiers forced thousands of Navajos to march to a desolate reservation 400 mi
Discusses the life of British mountain climber, George Mallory, the discovery of his body seventy-five years after his death, and the debate over whether Mallory was the first person to reach the top
Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary
Find out about the life of Harriet Tubman and how her brave actions working to “conduct” the Underground Railroad helped the Union Army in the Civil War lead more than 700 slaves to freedom.Learn abou
