History - Kids

Warm. Ancient. Beautiful. Welcome to Cambodia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Cambodia's land, history, cities, and food. They'll even learn how...

A Classic title from The Islamic Foundation. This book is an illustrated presentation of how one of the world's great religions, Islam, came into existence. The true story of how Allāh's last Prophet, Muhammad ﷺ established Islam in 7th century Arabia. It describes his...

How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This engaging book introduces students to the concepts of diplomacy,...

Get to know the game with inspiring baseball biographies for ages 8 to 12! It's the bottom of the ninth, bases are loaded, and your team is down by three--who do you want coming up to bat? Discover the most talented players in every...

Breathtaking. Colorful. Friendly. Welcome to Ethiopia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Ethiopia's land, wildlife, history, cities, and food. They'll even learn...

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to the leader of the pack: wolves! Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals. Did you know that wolves...are like dogs--they are loyal, affectionate, and highly intelligent.live...

B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet takes readers on a journey into one of the most important chapters of our nation's past. The Civil War was one of the bloodiest, most divisive events to take place in America's history, and most...

Tropical. Volcanic. Dazzling. Welcome to Nicaragua! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Nicaragua's land, history, cities, and food. They'll even learn how...

They're creepy, they're crawly, and they're absolutely fascinating Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon's engaging narrative, combined with up-close, visually arresting photographs give the readers an insider's look into the spiders' world as they spin webs, capture prey, and mate. Find out how spiders are...

Welcoming. Lively. Beautiful. Welcome to Lebanon! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Lebanon's land, history, cities, and food. They'll even learn how...

Imagine the biggest thing you can think of--now imagine something bigger that hasn't even stopped growing. That is the universe. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, though enormous, is a tiny speck among the 100 billion galaxies containing nebulas, planets, "space pods," billions of...

Full of Life. Historic. Rugged. Welcome to Iraq! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Iraq's land, wildlife, history, cities, and food. They'll...

Tropical. Wild. Full of wonder. Welcome to Laos! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Laos's land, history, cities, and food. They'll even...

Get enchanted with Sumerian Mythology history and its remarkable events.Are you struggling to make sense of what happened at that specific point in history? Do you want to learn all of the historical stories in an easier manner? Pick up this overview history book...

Find out how the blame game worked in these famous tales of innocence. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each high interest title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the...

Uncover the weird truths about the Wild West, from UFO sightings to cowboy lullabies. Includes a glossary, fast facts and other resources.Author: Brittany CanasiISBN-10: 164156492XISBN-13: 9781641564922Publisher: Rourke Educational MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2018Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.7Point Value:...

Discover everything about aliens in this fun handbook packed with eerie accounts of the extraterrestrial, fascinating science, and weird facts-perfect for middle grade readers and young sci-fi fans.Incoming transmission . . . Are there aliens out there? What's the deal with Area 51? Can...

The book "" The Golden Key; Or, A Heart's Silent Worship "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for...

The peace achieved at the end of World War II quickly gave way to a tense standoff between the democratic West and the communist East. This anthology covers an era of international intrigue and domestic turmoil as America faced not only a nuclear arms...

Sam G.C. and Raquel Mart? undertake their most ambitious and original work to date: the history of the routes that women and men have taken throughout the ages. Sam's telling of mankind's migrations around the world will have readers dreaming, while Raquel's entrancing illustrations...

With its aboveground cemeteries, vampire lore, and ghost sightings, New Orleans is one of the world's most haunted cities. Discover for yourself what spirits are stirring in the Big Easy. Get ready to read four hair-raising stories about New Orleans's spookiest spots. This 24-page...

In the past, being different has often been dangerous, and people couldn't always be open about how they wanted to dress, what gender they wanted to be, and who they loved... Within these pages, you'll learn about how LGBTQIA2S+ people have used signs and...

There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was...

Author: Mary HoffmanISBN-10: 184877169XISBN-13: 9781848771697Publisher: Templar FictionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2014Pages: 352Format: Paperback

ASIAN ART is the twelfth book in the "Come Look With Me" series of art education and appreciation books for children. ASIAN ART highlights twelve masterpieces from South, East, and Southeast Asia, tracing artistic traditions through time and across cultures. From an 11th-century Indian...

Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history's biggest names, from William Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey, and Anne Frank to Julius Caesar. More than 150 visual timelines take you on unforgettable journeys through the lives of the great, the terrible, and the...

This title introduces readers to the Dallas Cowboys, 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...

Explore the life and achievements of Rachel Carson. Photographs, a timeline, and easy-to-read text tell the story of this ground-breaking scientist who worked to protect the Earth.Author: Emily JamesISBN-10: 1515738876ISBN-13: 9781515738879Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.60h x 8.80w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

The book "" The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro A Comedy, as it is now performing at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. From the French of M. de Beaumarchais "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this...

This info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from extreme animals and record-breaking sports to amazing technology and gross body facts. Did you know ... The eyes of a giant squid are as big...

Spend hours navigating the world's great rivers in this vibrant, fact-filled book for kids that blends geography, history, and culture. Where in the Rhein does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian? Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian...

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about key moments in history--from the first flight to the discoveries of fossils--with this box set of engaging and high-quality nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4 Box...

This book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and quirky illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from prehistoric animals and Ancient Romans to curious inventions and foody trivia. Did you know ... Wombats defend themselves with their tough bums. When their burrows...

Wherever people can read, there are stories about the magic, mystery, and power of what they read. Val Ross presents a history of reading that is, in fact, the story of the monumental, on-going struggle to read. From Enheduanna, daughter of Sargon the Great,...

Pets and their owners appear together in a book as heartwarming as it is informative.From our earliest beginnings, we have shared our lives with animals. Jane Drake and Ann Love explore the ties that humans and their pets have formed. With fun and fascinating...

Football: A Guide for Players and Fans puts young readers on the sideline of one of North America's most popular sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of football's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field....

An action-packed thematic history for 8 to 12-year-olds comparing life, work and trade in ancient Eygpt, Greece and Rome. China, India and the Americas - with step-by-step projects and 1500 pictures.Author: John Haywood (Ed)ISBN-10: 1861474571ISBN-13: 9781861474575Publisher: Armadillo MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/07/2015Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 8.70h...

Smartphones put a camera in just about everyone's pocket, but it hasn't always been so easy to take a snapshot. The 18th century brought a new innovation that allowed people to easily preserve a moment in time. That innovation carries on today Through informative...

In Soccer: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers can dive into one of the world's most popular sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of soccer's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the pitch. This...

The book "" Goose Creek Folks: A Story of the Kentucky Mountains "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format...

Five-year-old Charissa is looking forward to a fishing trip with Grandpa and the rest of the family, but a huge storm appears to be brewing on the horizon much to her dismay. The weather event is a complete surprise and one they are not...

This comprehensive look at pro hockey records covers everything from Wayne Gretzky's astonishing 215 points in a single season to Tiger Williams' infamous mark for career penalty minutes. Among the record highs and lows, budding fans will find loads of epic accomplishments and eye-popping...

Discover fun facts for kids in this amazing knowledge-packed book! If you've ever wondered why the sky is blue, what clouds are made of, or why snakes sleep with their eyes open, this is the perfect read for you. Get ready to become an...

The book "" Attitude "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book...

The Red True Story Book by Andrew Lang is a large collection of short stories derived from truth and history. Varying in topics, lengths, and cultural origins, The Red True Story Book depicts the stories of real people who endure curious happenings of history....

Explore the lives and achievements of the Wright Brothers. Photographs, a timeline, and easy-to-read text tell the story of these famous inventors of the airplane.Author: Emily JamesISBN-10: 1515738914ISBN-13: 9781515738916Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.60h x 8.80w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.4Point...

The book "" Aunt Crete's Emancipation "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

Mummification was a complicated process. In Egypt, brains were dragged with a hook through the body's nose, and organs were put in jars to bury alongside the body! Why would anyone want to do that? Many civilizations believed in an afterlife and thought that...

A celebration of one of the most enduring love stories throughout the ages: the one between dogs and humans! Dogs and humans go back a long way - thousands of years, to be precise! As humans evolved, dogs did too, and we got to...

See how people in other countries used to travel, take care of illness, listen to music and much more. Take a fun look at the lives of people now and then, through lovely, retro-style illustrations of relatable, accessible situations. Covering many different topics, it's...