The young United States declares war on Great Britain, a global superpower, when it tried to control North American trade with Europe. Experience the drama unfold through first-hand accounts… More →
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The War Years was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major… More →
Do you know the story of the "Wild" West? How much of it is good storytelling and showmanship? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths… More →
Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. The Wind Blows offers answers to their most compelling questions about wind. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing… More →
The World Health Organization is a very important international agency. Around the world this group's volunteers and staff are working to treat disease outbreaks, provide immunizations and… More →
Thomas Edison in The My Itty-Bitty Bio series is a biography for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Thomas Edison in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children… More →
Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the nuclear meltdown on Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania in 1979.… More →
Who has won the Boston Marathon? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and… More →