Life of the Powhatan focuses on the many nations that formed the Powhatan confederacy. Vivid images and detailed text reveal what life was like for these Native peoples during the height of… More →

More than 3 million men served in the Union and Confederate militaries during the Civil War. This volume traces their recruitment, training, battle tactics, weapons, food and clothing, and… More →

Life during the Civil War wasn't business as usual in the North or the South. This volume examines the economic impact of the war on the civilian population, as well as the political… More →

Help illuminate the world of science for children. Fascinating information and experiments help show why light is the most important source of energy. Simple, clear text explains what light… More →

Information about various topics related to the science of light and color forms the foundation for a variety of craft projects. More →

American champion downhill skier Lindsey Vonn has won four World Cup titles as well as gold and silver in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. This intriguing book follows Lindsey's life and… More →

Cooperation means working together to achieve a common goal. Sports teams cooperate. Scientists cooperate. Entire countries cooperate to make the world a better place. As you read this… More →

We all need courage in our daily lives. We need it to face danger, and to deal with new challenges and obstacles. But where do we find courage? How can we develop it? As you read this… More →

What does it mean to "step into someone else's shoes?" It means you have empathy-you're good at understanding how other people feel. But how does a person learn empathy? And why is it so… More →

Sharing, taking turns and treating everyone we meet with respect are ways we can show fairness to others. But how do we know what's fair? And how do we follow through on what we know is… More →