Hang the stockings and sings some carols - it's Christmas time! Come inside and learn all about this popular seasonal celebration, from its ancient Christian roots to the holiday extravaganza More →

On an expedition to discover a new trade route to the Far East for Spain, Christopher Columbus landed in a "New World." Young readers will enjoy this sensitively written new book about… More →

Children will be fascinated by the different ways in which animals grow and change from the time they are embryos to the time they are adults. This amazing book explains what a life cycle is… More →

Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance looks at the rise of trade, commerce, guilds, and the merchant and ruling classes in northern Europe. This influenced the growth of towns, cities,… More →

A city is a place where thousands or sometimes millions of people live and work. This exciting new book looks at homes in cities including houses in the suburbs, apartment buildings, and… More →

This newly revised edition describes how teachers in early schools often had limited supplies with which to teach the students. Classroom Games describes the fun and creative activities that… More →

This fascinating book explains the chemistry of cleaning agents, from dish detergents to window wash. Readers will learn how good chemistry and science comes from experimentation and careful… More →

Local merchant Mr. Rummage tells the story of Cleopatra's coin to Digby and his sister Hannah. This book relates the biography of the young pharaoh queen, Cleopatra, and her historic rule of… More →

Climate Change is a hot-button topic today and one that requires skill to examine and grasp different viewpoints. This book introduces readers to multiple perspectives on the topic and… More →

In 1996, Dolly the lamb and her clones ushered in a controversial new era of genetic engineering in which potential benefits had to be weighed against moral and ethical questions. Cloning… More →