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Philip Steele
Young learners aged 6 and over can travel the world with this fully illustrated first atlas and jigsaw set! Discover amazing maps and facts about places in the 48-page book…
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Natsu Miyashita, Philip Gabriel
Set in small-town Japan, this warm and mystical story is for the lucky few who have found their calling - and for the rest of us who are still searching.
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Bringing the past to life in an engaging question-and-answer format, this is an exhilarating encyclopedia for children
Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about the past in…
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James Oliver Curwood
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
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Chinas economic rise during the last 20 years has been meteoric, as a nation of farmers has been transformed into an industrial superpower. The new China faces many challenges, from…
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Russia is more prosperous now than at any time in its history, with new wealth derived from its rich natural resources. But uniting a vast and disparate population, tackling organized…
Turkey is changing rapidly as it transitions from traditional industries such as farming and textiles. But the future holds key challenges. Long a bridge between Europe and the Middle East…
Project Weather
Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India. See some of the most impressive castles in the…
Gareth Stevens Vital Science books are designed to help prepare students for NCLB science testing by reinforcing key concepts across the science curriculum. The eight volumes in Physical Science use…
This entertaining book traces the lives and loves of the extraordinary family of English kings and queens, the Tudors, from the time when Henry VII came to the throne to…
Illuminating and informative guides to some of the most pressing issues in our world today
What causes different types of weather? What’s the weirdest weather in the world? These are just some of the questions kids might have about weather, and the answers to many…
Uses primary source materials to study the institution of slavery in the United States and its role in civil rights.
The different peoples making up Sudan have a long history of ethnic conflict. There has been civil war between the north and the south, as well as conflict among the…
Reviews the history of Afghanistan and, more specifically, the troubles of the last forty years there.
The immediate legacy of World War I, the first truly global conflict, was devastation, loss, and tragedy. However, a century later, we still benefit from many of the indirect results…
In addition to putting an end to the inhumane institution of slavery, the Civil War also spurred important inventions that improved people’s lives, such as canned food, pocket watches, federal…
This compelling book makes readers think about the Vietnam War in a different way. It asks tough questions, such as if there was any benefit to a war that not…
Describes the different plants and animals that live in tidal pools at low-, mid-, and high-tides.
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This fascinating title explores the significant global issues surrounding the politics, conflict, and violence of revolution and change in recent years in southwest Asia and North Africa. By going behind…
What is renewable energy? Why do we need to save water? What is climate change? Saving Water and Energy gets children to think about the energy and water they use…
Tells the story of an empire that began on the seven hills of Rome and spread all the way across Europe under the rule of such characters as Tiberius, Augustus…
Gwelwn blant yn rhedeg i glywed yr hyrgi-gyrdi, band yn chwarae mewn Eisteddfod, un o bregethwyr y diwygiad mewn cyfarfod awyr agored, capteiniaid llongau a'u criwiau, injan ddyrnu a hwyl…
Few could imagine when World War I began in 1914, that it would last for four grueling years, leaving nearly forty million casualties in its wake. With such a large…
First published in 2014 by Wayland –Title page verso.
This timely and important title examines the motivations, events, and effects of the terrorist practice of taking hostages. From political bargaining throughout history to current activity by the terrorist group…
Make a thrilling escape from an ancient Egyptian tomb using logic, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Age range 9 to 14
An important, high-end geography series that takes an in-depth look at some of fastest-developing countries and cities in the world
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Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of…
An invaluable introductory guide to the Holocaust for young people.
Explore some of the greatest things on the planet, natural or man-made, and discover how events and creations have occurred on an epic scale.
Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully-designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read.
The first in an innovative new series of choose your own adventure escape books. A puzzle, reference, and story book in one! BEWARE! You are about to enter into a…
