History

After successfully going into space nine times, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds into its tenth mission. Many people saw the blast happen on television! Find out what… More →

On the cold morning of January 28, 1986, onlookers watched as the space shuttle Challenger prepared for lift-off. Commander Francis "Dick" Scobee and his crew kept NASA appraised of all… More →

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 →

What was the Cold War, and why did it happen? This hi-lo title digs deep into the important facts about this tense time in history, including the causes, key events, and lasting impact.… More →

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 →

On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, leading to the biggest offshore oil spill ever in the United States. The explosion was visible for 35 miles! Readers will watch workers… 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 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 →

Cameras rolled as the huge airship, Hindenburg, caught fire and crashed in New Jersey on May 6, 1937. The disaster was so shocking that the name Hindenburg has become synonymous with… More →

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about baseball's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the first World Series, how equipment has changed… More →

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about basketball's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the early rules of the game, how the uniforms have More →

How did a baking mistake create the chocolate chip cookie? Which candy and cereal companies stole recipes from one another? Jump!'s The History of Foods answers these questions and reveals… More →