(Hardback)

Offering a look into the Age of Exploration, this investigative guide delves into the voyages of real-life adventurers such as de Gama, Columbus, Magellan, Cabot, Cortes, and more. With common household items and minimal supervision, it helps children enjoy 25 hands-on activities while learning about these legendary explorers in world history.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

In Earth's 4.5-billion-year history, more than 5 billion species have gone extinct, some of them at the same time. Hands-on activities, a fun narrative style, interesting facts, species spotlights, and links to primary sources combine to bring the subject of extinction to life in a fun and engaging way. Full color.

(Paperback)

An introduction to forensic science, including finding clues, analyzing evidence, and cracking cases.

(Hardback)

An introduction to forensic science, including finding clues, analyzing evidence, and cracking cases.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Offering a look into the life and times of the first United States president, this exploration chronicles George Washington's years as a young Virginia gentleman, his military career, and his political contributions to a fledgling nation.

(Hardback)

Offering a look into the life and times of the first United States president, this exploration chronicles George Washington's years as a young Virginia gentleman, his military career, and his political contributions to a fledgling nation.

(Paperback)

From Buddhism, feng shui, and porcelain pottery to gunpowder, dynasties, and trade routes, this activity guide explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with over 20 hands-on projects. It includes vocabulary, time lines, and factual sidebars to educate readers about this innovative society and its influence on modern culture.

(Paperback)

From reed boats, papyrus, and amulets to pyramids, pharaohs, and mummies, this activity book explores the lives of ancient Egyptians with more than two dozen projects. It covers ancient Egyptian food and housing, games and toys, farming, medicine, as well as gods, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, pyramids, temples, and mummies. It is intended for ages 9-12.

(Paperback)

A guide to the Middle Ages, which explores the period leading up to the Renaissance - including siege warfare, markets and fairs, medieval medicine, and the feudal system - through numerous hands-on activities.

(Hardback)

A guide to the Middle Ages, which explores the period leading up to the Renaissance - including siege warfare, markets and fairs, medieval medicine, and the feudal system - through numerous hands-on activities.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Relates the sights and sounds of a subway ride through the boroughs of New York City.

(Hardback)

Provides an introduction to physics, explaining how skateboarders use force and motion to perform tricks, how gravity determines the path of a baseball throw, and how electricity is used to power toasters and put on rock shows. --

(Paperback)

Provides an introduction to physics, explaining how skateboarders use force and motion to perform tricks, how gravity determines the path of a baseball throw, and how electricity is used to power toasters and put on rock shows. --

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Illustrating architectural feats and creations of great beauty, this handbook introduces children to the original Seven Wonders of the World as well as the monuments on the new list. It features our world's treasures ranging from the Pyramids of Egypt and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the ruins of Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China.

(Paperback)

Suitable for ages 9 to 12 years, this activity book introduces children to the original Seven Wonders of the World as well as the monuments on the new list. From the Pyramids of Egypt and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the ruins of Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China, it conveys the value of preserving the world's treasures.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Explores the language and themes of Shakespeare's plays and examines the playwright's reach in today's books, music, and movies.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

(Board book, Bilingual)

"Inspired by one of the oldest and most beloved traditional Spanish folk songs, 'De Colores' (In Colors), this book will introduce little ones to the beauty of life, joy, inclusivity, and their first English and Spanish words" -- back cover.