You don't have to be Ben Franklin to understand how electricity works in our everyday lives. Fascinating information makes difficult scientific concepts like static electricity understandable More →

Imagine being struck by lightning. ZAP! You could be killed on the spot. So why do we have something as powerful and dangerous as electricity running through our homes? Because our modern… More →

Elie Wiesel lost most of his family to the Nazi death camps of World War II. As a Holocaust survivor, he dedicated his life to ending injustice, suffering, and indifference. In this 1999… More →

El Salvador is a mix of native and Spanish customs and traditions. El Salvador - the people and culture introduces children to the fascinating celebrations of life and history of the… More →

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, doctors, and nurses are just a few of the community workers that help people in emergencies. Children will be amazed by these brave individuals -… More →

At fifteen, Emma Stone convinced her parents - with a PowerPoint presentation - to let her move to Los Angeles, California, to pursue her dream of being an actress. This engaging book… More →

Bursting onto the world stage at the age of 11 as Hermione Granger in the film version of Harry Potter, Emma Watson has since become an acclaimed actress, voice for social change, and style… More →

Baby animals are endangered for many of the same reasons as adult animals, but not always. Some animals, such as pandas, have only one baby, so not enough babies are born to replace the adult More →

The Komodo dragon is a creature of wonder. It is the world's largest lizard, and it has a deadly bite. Perhaps the hardest thing to believe about this huge reptile is that it may vanish from… More →

In the African wilderness, mountain gorillas are severely threatened. These gentle giants are the largest of all the apes, living in family groups that fascinate scientists and enthusiasts… More →