Books

The American Revolution is the story of an underdog nation. Determined to be free from the unfair tax laws of the British, American colonists relied on their cunning, their commitment, and their visionary leadership to win what appeared to be an impossible victory against the British Empire.

About 200,000 years ago, humans arose as a species on the continent of Africa. How did they get to the rest of the world? When did they leave, why, and how? Whether by bamboo raft or Boeing 747, whether to escape political persecution or because of climate change, migration is a recurring pattern throughout human history.

This book explores the causes of the American Civil War including slavery, Abraham Lincoln's presidential victory, secession, and the Battle of Fort Sumter. Engaging text discusses major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used by both sides. Excerpts of primary sources help readers explore the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front.

Readers will learn about the pairs’ childhoods, families, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read text that explores the duo's musical talents.

This biography examines the life of Pope John Paul II. Through compelling text, striking historical and contemporary images, and informative sidebars, readers will learn about this saint’s childhood, education, and inspirational work as a Roman Catholic priest, bishop, cardinal, and pope. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

This title examines the exploration of polar regions. Engaging narrative takes readers to the Arctic and Antarctic, examines the explorers who journeyed to these frigid areas, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible.

Sometimes, an intolerable situation calls for a drastic measure―fleeing for freedom. Whether you’re a slave seeking freedom in the North or a convict swimming for your life in a shark-infested bay, the urge to be free drives your every move. In Great Escapes: Real Tales of Harrowing Getaways, readers ages 9 to 12 meet five ingenious fugitives and freedom seekers who all shared one common goal: escape.

Throughout American history, people who worked to radically change society have been criticized, arrested, and even killed. Rebels and Revolutions: Real tales of Radical Change in America for ages 9 to 12 explores the lives of five firebrands who used muskets and marches, boycotts and lawsuits in their struggle for justice.

In The Civil War: The Struggle that Divided America, readers follow in the footsteps of two young men, Elisha Hunt Rhodes and Sam Watkins. From opposite sides, these men fought for similar reasons―adventure, country, and freedom.

Tomb Raiders: Real Tales of Grave Robberies recounts little-known stories of body snatchers and crooks of the crypt, including the starving colonists in Jamestown, Virginia, medical students in New York City in 1788, grave robbers raiding ancient Egyptian pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings and another pyramid in Sipán, Peru, and even kidnappers who see an opportunity in the tomb of President Abraham Lincoln!

This biography examines the life of Hillary Clinton using easy-to-read, compelling text.

From history’s earliest days, bacteria and viruses have stalked humans. Stowing on wagons, ships, and airplanes, these diseases traversed the globe, infecting people in city streets and isolated hamlets. Epidemics and Pandemics: Real Tales of Deadly Diseases tells the tale of five of history’s most critical contagions.

Eruptions and Explosions: Real Tales of Violent Outbursts recounts the history of five blowups that continued to rattle the world long after the smoke had cleared and embers cooled.

Mother Nature has proven us wrong again and again. Earth, Wind, Fire, and Rain: Real Tales of Temperamental Elements tells the story of five of America’s deadliest natural disasters that were made worse by human error, ignorance, and greed.

This title takes an inside look at hip-hop culture.

This title takes an inside look at some of the most powerful men of hip-hop.