Grade 6 - 9

Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Over 100 million people live in this small nation of islands. Many live in the countryside, but millions live in… More →

This dynamic duo traveled farther than 8,000 miles for more than two years to map the American West. Lewis and Clark faced harsh conditions, unknown people, and untouched land, making them… More →

Have you ever thought about having a scaly crocodile as a pet? What about shaving your head to prevent lice? Well, that's what they used to do back in Ancient Egypt! Discover totally baffling More →

Scared of wrinkles? Try taking a bath full of mud and crocodile poop! That's what they used to do back in Ancient Greece! Discover totally baffling behaviors from Ancient Greece in this fun… More →

Would you wear jewelry dipped in blood or sweat? How about wash your clothes with pee? Well, that's what they used to do back in Ancient Rome! Discover totally baffling behaviors from Ancient More →

Wanna play a game? Try playing tug of war over a fire. That's what the Vikings used to do. Discover totally baffling behaviors of the Vikings in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo… More →

The White House is filled with the history of a nation. But you might be surprised by how much of this history comes from residents who never left . . . even after their own deaths! Among the More →

The city in the clouds, Machu Picchu, has an air of mystery surrounding it. Historians know the site belonged to the Inca Empire, but they do not know much else. In this book, reluctant… More →

Disguised as a man, Mary Read set sail from Holland in the 1700s. Her thirst for adventure led her into daring acts, from cannonfire-filled raids to heroic duels. This graphic title traces… More →

Mexico has almost 6,000 miles of coastline. It borders both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Readers will discover the diverse physical features of Mexico, the variety of wildlife it… More →

Ash rained down like burning snowflakes. There was nowhere to run and hide for the residents of Pompeii after Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. Follow along with the true story of a doomed city… More →

The devastating terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 sent the United States reeling and sparked a nearly decade-long hunt for the man behind the attacks. Follow U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six as… More →