History - Kids

Many believe ghosts can haunt any sort of location imaginable. Prisons and jails are where criminals are sent as punishment. See why some prisoners might be sentenced for life...and the afterlife!Author: Thomas Kingsley TroupeISBN-10: 142715564XISBN-13: 9781427155641Publisher: Crabtree BranchesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.74h...

Throughout America's history, people from all different backgrounds and racial groups have worked together to overcome racism and bring America closer to equal opportunity for everyone. But the effects of structural racism are still felt today in many ways, and people need to continue...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Sporting Kansas City. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

A gorgeous picture book that explores the cultural myths and stories behind trees all over the world, revealing the beauty behind these giants living among us. This stunningly illustrated book explores the cultural significance that trees have in different societies. From the olive trees...

Relates the story of western civilization from earliest times through the beginning of the twentieth century, with special emphasis on the people and events that changed the course of history. Portrays in vivid prose the achievements of mankind in the areas of art and...

Book II in The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, "The Discovery of New Worlds" relates the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the middle ages in Europe, the rise of Islam and the Crusades, and finally the age of...

Gross is back and viler than ever From the author of Oh, Yuck the perennial bestseller about science with over 610,000 copies in print, comes OH, YIKES , an illustrated encyclopedia of history's messiest, dumbest, grossest, wackiest, and weirdest moments. If kids think pus...

Describes the history, daily activities, construction of dwellings, and special relationship to the land of the Pueblo Indians.Author: Charlotte YueISBN-10: 0395549612ISBN-13: 9780395549612Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/29/1990Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.33h x 5.98w x 0.47dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.6Point Value: 3Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 47952...

Readers will learn interesting and historical facts about the fast trains that run through parts of Europe, like when they began operation and how they are used today. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to...

The Reign: North and South America features 20 ethnic groups of the African Diaspora within the Americas, with lively illustrations and historical facts. Learn about different cultures, different ways of life, how they arrived in the Americas, and the injustices they are still facing....

" Life is not all beer and skittles...and all books are not fairytales. In an imperfect state of existence, the poetry of it is that we cannot have all things as we would like them. "-Andrew Lang Perhaps in a perfect world, there would...

People have long searched for the resting places of great leaders and tried to make sense of puzzling unidentified burial sites. From deadly tombs to treasure deep at sea, follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about lost tombs and treasure around the...

Stories of alien visitations have shocked and bewildered people for centuries. From mysterious patterns left in desert sand to bone-chilling alien abductions, follow along and gather evidence about where and when aliens may have visited Earth.Author: Louise SpilsburyISBN-10: 1427151083ISBN-13: 9781427151087Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Switzerland is a country of many faces People from all over the world make this neutral land home. Even though it has four official languages and a diverse population, Switzerland's culture has deep roots and memorable customs. Yodel from the top of the Alps...

When Daniel Collins and the crew of the Betsey set sail for Cuba in 1824, they have no idea of the horrors that lie ahead. This is just one of the stories in a collection of five true tales about pirates and shipwrecks that...

Book III in The Story of the World series by M. B. Synge, "The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as...

Kids ask the darndest things . . . and here are the answers-all in one helpful book!Anyone who has ever been a kid, raised a kid, or spent any time with kids knows that asking questions is a critical part of being a kid....

Aim for the high score and become an expert on the history of video games with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! This Level 3 reader is part of an exciting nonfiction series about...

Grab your knife and fork and get ready to dig in to human history through the lens of food and the struggle to acquire it with award-winning celebrity food editor and author Tanya Steel. This book includes 30 kid-tested and approved recipes inside Did...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 3, HL option 2: History of the Americas, Topic 12: The Great Depression and the Americas (mid 1920s-1939) of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the...

Introduce your child to different places around the world where protests have taken place in the children's book Places of Protest. What exactly is a protest, and where have they taken place in history? Learn about different demonstrations across the world and the impact...

The Ebola virus was discovered in Africa in the 1970s. Since then, it has caused several terrifying outbreaks. In some of them, more than half of the infected people died. Ebola explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Real Salt Lake. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Orlando City SC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, CF Montreal, formerly known as the Montreal Impact. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Explores global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions...

Explores national day (patriotism day) traditions from around the world, including independence days and patriotic holidays. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author...

Explores global traditions surrounding the loss of first teeth, including the tooth fairy, the tooth mouse, and beliefs to make teeth strong. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an...

In some myths, fairies are believed to live in a different dimension but have the ability to enter the human world Highlighting the history of fairies, supposed real-life encounters, and how these creatures are portrayed today, this high-low title is sure to spark magic...

An exploration of artworks at Louvre Abu Dhabi highlighting the work of fearless explorers of past centuries outside of Europe Designed to take the reader on a long journey around the world, this large-size album embarks on a tour to the heart of one...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Toronto FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the New York Red Bulls. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the Houston Dynamo. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Did you know that King Ramesses' mummy was given a passport so he could fly to France? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Mummies! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing,...

Discover 25 women whose disabilities did not stand in the way of their great achievements. Each woman profiled in this collection faced the challenge of a disability while pursuing excellence in her field, including the arts, sciences, sports, and politics.Author: Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson...

As the First Family sleeps, something spooky goes bump in the night. History knows the White House as the symbol of the American presidency. Could it also be America's most haunted house? Learn more about the White House's most talked-about ghosts and about other...

Does a giant sea monster live beneath the surface of Loch Ness in Scotland? Reachers have used cameras, sonar, and other technology in hopes of finding this legendary creature. This title explores the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster, the tools and technology used...

Irenaeus is remembered for his work in helping the church to preserve the faith handed on by the apostles and to defend it when it was attacked. In this simply written and beautifully illustrated book, Simonetta Carr shows young readers the difficulties the early...

Every day, all over the world, people travel: short trips or great, long voyages, moving slowly and steadily or racing along at super-fast speeds. They make their trips in cars, trains, planes, ships and on bikes-and some people have even blasted off in rockets...

Did you know that a long time ago, kids had to do hard labor? It was the only means to bring food to the table. This book will reveal the sad truths about child labor in history. Looking back to the darkest periods of...

The Story of God's Promises from A to Z For kids to understand the Bible, they need to see it as one story--God's story of keeping his promises throughout history. This book for kids ages 3-6 follows the timeline of the Bible from A...

The arts and crafts developed and practiced by the Indian peoples of North America varied widely among tribes of different geographical regions. Each tribe used the resources at hand -- wood, stone, shell, bone, and other materials -- to develop a craft technology that...

Mosquitoes are often considered the deadliest animals on Earth, mostly because they spread malaria. Without treatment, malaria can be fatal. Using things such as mosquito nets and insecticides, people are fighting malaria by fighting the bugs that spread it. Malaria explores the history and...

Throughout the history of the United States' national pastime, great players have thrilled fans with home run blasts, dazzling pitching performances, and skillful defensive work in the field. This title explores achievements of baseball's greats from over 100 years of Major League competition. The...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the Vancouver Whitecaps. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, San Jose Earthquakes. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Inter Miami CF. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the Colorado Rapids. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Chicago Fire FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Explores Christmas traditions from around the world, including foods, gift-giving, and religious celebrations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.Author: Ann...