This fantastic journey through the continent of South America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the More →

Skateboarding in Action shows kids how to get moving! What began as a way for surfers to practice on land has become one of North America's most popular sports. Skateboarding combines… More →

In today's world, we often see and hear news about conflict around the world. This timely book guides readers through discussions of peace and war - from different types of warfare occurring… More →

On December 7, 1941, Americans woke up to find World War II had landed harshly at their doorstep. This amazing book describes the surprise air raid by Japan on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that… More →

Although prejudiced attitudes in the early 1900s prevented African American explorer Mathew Henson from receiving his equal credit, he and Robert Peary were true partners in the dangerous… More →

There is an abundance of life in the rainforests of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Amazon, though few humans live there. People and Places describes what and where the world’s tropical… More →

This intriguing title combines the work of groundbreakers in science and the arts, with mini-biographies of the innovators behind them. Historic and contemporary images plus graphic timelines More →

The traditions of the Philippines’ many different groups of peoples, as well as Spanish and American influences, have joined to create the culture of the Philippines. Christian celebrations… More →

More than seven thousand islands make up the enchanting country of the Philippines. The islands’ abundant coasts, mountain forests, and natural wonders such as the Chocolate Hills of Bohol,… More →

The Philippine archipelago is home to over seventy different groups of peoples, each with its own traditions, customs and history. The Philippines the people is an exploration of these… More →