History - Kids

Discover how Roman Reigns went from college football player to WWE's big dog, claiming his yard from The Undertaker at Wrestlemania. This title will go through Reigns' time in NXT, The Shield, and his championship wins along the way. The easy to read text...

Students will love learning about the Oakland Athletics in this high-interest title Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated...

Meet Dwayne Johnson! In this engaging title, readers will follow Johnson's career from his career in professional wrestling as The Rock to his acting career with hit movies The Mummy, The Tooth Fairy, Central Intelligence Returns, and Moana. His charitable work with organizations such...

Learn more about the biggest scandals to rock the sports world. From the Steroid Era of baseball to point shaving in basketball, each chapter highlights the circumstances and outcomes of some of sports' most shocking scandals. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.Author:...

The USS Arizona Story studies the USS Arizona, one of the American battleships sunk by Japanese aircraft during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Vivid text and images bring the ship to life, examining its construction, technology, and crew, as well as its fateful...

Readers will learn about Armstrong's early years, his time in the military, and how he joined NASA. They will also learn about his first mission into space and his second mission when he became the first man to walk on the moon Each title...

Readers will learn about the early years of George Lucas and how he got his start in film. The title will also cover when he created Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of...

Explore the life and achievements of Elizabeth Blackwell. Photographs, a timeline, and easy-to-read text tell the story of America's first woman doctor.Author: Emily JamesISBN-10: 1515738884ISBN-13: 9781515738886Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.60h x 8.80w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

'A Brief Illustrated History of Art' charts the history of art all the way from Prehistoric art through Classical art, through the Renaissance, to Cubism, Surrealism, and the modern art of today. With stunning stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure...

Amazing true stories about Shakespeare, Hiawatha, Homer, George Washington, and more. If you like to think of Shakespeare only as a brilliant bard, or prefer only to know Pythagoras by his math skills, then you might want to put this book down. Seriously. Because...

*Includes pictures In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help bring the story to life, and the concise but comprehensive book will keep your...

In Hockey: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers will learn about one of the world's most exciting sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of ice hockey's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the ice....

Read about the industrial revolution but without getting bored with all the details. This history book for kids effectively covers the major events from the early 1700s to the1900s. The choice of words have been updated specifically for sixth graders. There are images too...

This title introduces readers to the Seattle Seahawks, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

A beautifully vast landscape and respectful culture fill the country of Cambodia. Despite a history of persecution and danger, Cambodians celebrate their freedom and customs with joy In this title, readers will step into Cambodia with a walk through Angkor Wat, and then learn...

Climbing to the top of the world is no small feat. For Edmund Hillary and his partner, reaching the top of Mount Everest took dedication, patience, and a whole lot of guts. With little oxygen to breathe and little energy to carry them further,...

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a...flying saucer? Explanations of unidentified flying objects range from alien aircraft to balloons and everything in between. This informative title will make every young reader wonder: will we ever identify these objects?Author: Nadia HigginsISBN-10: 1626171076ISBN-13: 9781626171077Publisher: EpicLanguage:...

Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Navajo. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with...

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...

From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound and fascinating study of the power of human will to...

Read all about it! The history of the printing press started centuries ago. Through the years, it has been used to share news, make books more affordable, and make information more accessible. And it still helps people communicate today! This title explores the history...

THE UNSINKABLE MEETS THE UNTHINKABLE -- A gripping account of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic. It took 4,000 men to build it, 23 tons of animal grease to slide it into the ocean, 100,000 people to wave bon voyage, but only one...

The Pictish Symbol Stones have intrigued people for centuries. These enigmatic structures appear mainly in the north east of Scotland, but unlike other standing stones, megaliths and the like, these stones have symbols carved into them, which may represent a whole hitherto unknown message....

Did You Ever Wonder... A Story About the B b as Child is a children's story about the early life of the B b. ｬ The B b (1819-1850) is the Forerunner of one of the world's fastest growing religions today, the Bah '...

Hop on board and let young readers in PreK-2 explore the different types of buses in their community and in the world. Cover the basics of why the wheels on the bus go round and round, as well as a brief history of buses....

From semi-trucks to monster trucks, see the variety of vehicles young readers in preK-2 encounter in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trucks work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or...

From semi-trucks to monster trucks, see the variety of vehicles young readers in preK-2 encounter in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trucks work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or...

There were many real-life female fighters who wowed the ancient and modern worlds with their bravery and skills. This exciting book dives into the history of women who bravely fought - some to the death! Read about Cynane, the half-sister of Alexander the Great,...

GRADES 3-6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of flight in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after comparison at how aviation has changed our world. INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: Aviation is an example of the incredible power of...

It's no secret that crispy golden french fries are a perfect side for a burger or a hot dog. But their beginning is a bit more mysterious. This title examines the uncertain origins of this favorite food, charting their history up to the myriad...

In my book "It Starts With A Coin: The History of Money for Kids", I take kids on a journey through time, teaching them a basic history of where money came from. Then, we'll have a look at the history of money in the...

Emilie loves sharing the history of the U.S. Capitol Building as a Capitol tour guide, but what she loves even more is learning from those who lived the history she teaches to constituents of all ages In "A Call to Congress," the second in...

A Canadian Pioneer picture book where a young girl gets an unusual Christmas gift and part of it goes missing This story is written for the enjoyment of children but also to intentionally create discussion and learning regarding the passage of time, traditions and...

This title focuses on the Spanish Flu and gives information related to its symptoms, causes, and global impact. This hi-lo title is complete with gripping and historical photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Throughout history, tremendous teams of people have achieved amazing feats in lots of different fields, from politics to space exploration, and physics to coding. We owe a lot to these trailblazing teams who refused to stop working hard, fighting for what they believed in...

"Inviting and original." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Mohandas Gandhi and Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. both shook and changed the world in their quest for peace among all people, but what threads connected these great activists together in their shared goal of social revolution?...

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...

Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how to think about a series of philosophical problems, how to defend your opinions on them, and how to evaluate the opinions of others. Why is philosophy important? What's so great about it? Leap into the...

Drive critical, engaged historical learning. Helping learners more deeply understand historical concepts, the student-centred approach of this new Course Book enables broader, big picture understanding. Developed directly with the IB and fully supporting the new syllabus for first examination 2017, the clear, structured format...

From the kidnapping of Einstein's brain to the horrifying end of Louis XIV's heart, the mysteries surrounding some of history's most famous body parts range from medical to macabre. Carlyn Beccia explores the misadventures of noteworthy body parts through history and springboards to exploring...

There are about ten quintillion insects in the world-and some of them have affected human history in tremendous ways For as long as humans have been on earth, we've co-existed with insects . . . for better or for worse. Once you begin to...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind woods and caves around the world that are reported to be haunted. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical records of ghostly beings, paranormal creatures, and other occurrences in the natural world. A narrative style...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind towns and villages around the world that are reported to be haunted. Narrative stories of haunted houses, disaster sites, and spooky streets are told in this engaging book. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind castles and forts around the world that are reported to be haunted. Using a narrative style, the book tells the debunked and unexplained stories of paranormal occurrences in the castles of royals and the forts...

Dit Clapper, Eddie Shore, Milt Scmidt, Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara - like most Original Six teams, the Boston Bruins' roster has been packed with league-leading players for 93 years. A fascinating read for fans of the team and...

This exciting title provides students with a comparative look between a modern-day classroom and a one-room schoolhouse from long ago. From slates to whiteboards, question boxes encourage students to compare and contrast how they learn today with how students learned long ago.Author: Bobbie KalmanISBN-10:...

The way we communicate with others is continuously changing as technology evolves. From telephone operators to Skype, this book examines how and why communication has progressed since the early 19th century. Critical thinking is encouraged through spread-by-spread comparisons of mail to email and everything...

Babe Ruth was the greatest slugger ever--and off the field snacked on pickled eels and chocolate ice cream. Johnny Weissmuller swam to Olympic fame--and on land practiced the Tarzan yell. "Krull hits another home run."--American BooksellerAuthor: Kathleen KrullISBN-10: 0544247604ISBN-13: 9780544247604Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2013Pages:...

An introduction to the physical features, people, and wildlife of North America.Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.Author:...

Delightful and inspiring tales of some of the most fascinating andawesome women of colonial times American history is rife with stories of our founding fathers, butwhat of the women who lived and worked alongside these men? Thisfun and exciting book whisks young readers back...