Egypt is one of the world's oldest civilizations and its people live with daily reminders of the past. Egyptian school children are still taught the ancient stories of the origins of the… More →

Following earthworms from birth to maturity, The Life Cycle of an Earthworm explains the stages of development these ancient annelids undergo before they reach adulthood. Children will be… More →

Hundreds of thousands of beetles live all over the world in habitats as diverse as swamps, rainforests, and deserts. The Life Cycle of a Beetle describes the growth and development of these… More →

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 →

First-hand accounts, historical photographs, and engaging text combine to explore the experiences of immigrants to North America during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This… 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 →

This title takes us behind the scenes into president Abraham Lincoln's decision to end slavery 150 years ago. 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 →