Almost as soon as the dust settled on World War II, the Cold War scorched with a different kind of intensity. But what were the United States and Soviet Union facing off about? And if they… More →
Grade 3 - 5
Christine Granville has been called Winston Churchill's favorite spy. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international exploits of this Polish spy as she helps the… More →
Everyone knows the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. But did you know that it took until July 9th for General George Washington to get his hands on it? Explore the… More →
In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, true heroes emerged. Follow along as two strangers demonstrate incredible strength and determination to rescue a man… More →
Winds whipped dark clouds of dust across the dry, open croplands of the Great Plains. How did this tragedy begin and what took the country through the worst of this extreme drought in the… More →
Mary Fales woke suddenly to discover a strange glow lighting the night sky. Dry winds were spreading flames toward her house. She and her husband David needed to move fast to escape the… More →
The Great Depression plunged the United States into years of uncertainty that challenged the whole country. Discover the causes of the depression, how the people of the world were impacted,… More →
The Gulf War was an effort led by the U.S. to prevent Saddam Hussein from gaining too much power in the Middle East. In this hi/lo title, young readers can learn about the operations that… More →
Often known as the Forgotten War, the Korean War was a conflict fought to stop the spread of Communism. This hi/lo title presents an overview of the Korean War, from how it began to how the… More →
Before technology and maps there were boats and explorers. Lewis and Clark led the Corps of Discovery through previously unmapped lands in the west of the United States. With the help of… More →
From American revolutionaries to abolitionists to suffragettes, generations have celebrated the Liberty Bell's message of freedom. This informative book explores the history and importance of More →