Books

Learn how ancient Roman engineers perfected the bridges, aqueducts, and roads that still influence how we design our mod

Satchel Paige made history as the first African American to pitch in a Major League World Series, defying the unfair lim

For the curious child who wonders how kids lived in the past. This photo-essay brings 17th-century history to life throu

With Hurricane Katrina bearing down on New Orleans, a young musician named Saint braves the rising floodwaters to find h

Watercolor paintings capture the bustling life and vivid pageantry of pilgrims traveling to the sacred Ganges River in t

A stray dog with silky fur brings joy to a Vermont farmhouse, but when neighbors complain about her roaming, one girl mu

Determined to prove his worth to the pack, the smallest wolf cub in the litter faces dangerous trials to find his place

Sarah Jane's life in the late 19th century changes forever when she discovers an Apache boy hiding in her family's barn.

A young man ignores the skeptics who say he has rocks in his head, turning his lifelong passion for collecting stones in

For the child who loves to turn everyday objects into epic adventures through play, this high-energy tale explores persp

Two teenagers discover and thaw a frozen caveman who must learn to navigate the strange wonders and life lessons of 20th

For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story follows a young girl discovering that fa

Richard Wright and the Library Card

Twelve-year-old Lacey feels like an outsider when she returns to her mother's Appalachian home to face a grandmother who

Flying a kite in a thunderstorm was just one of many ways this famous printer and inventor used his curiosity to change

Plants have clever ways of making seeds and traveling to new places. Vivid illustrations reveal the secret life of flowe

For the child who possesses a boundless imagination and loves to nurture living things. This story celebrates the magica

A sudden downpour sparks a chain of grumpy moods and mishaps across town until the clouds part and a little sunlight cha

Black-and-white photos and maps illustrate the grueling work and massive engineering feats required to build the Transco

After his mother dies, young Joe must survive alone in a hidden valley until he is forced to choose between his solitary

When the commas and periods in Mr. Wright’s class go on strike, the students quickly realize that their sentences make n

For the child who asks just how big a dinosaur's tooth really was. This stunning visual guide uses life-size illustratio

Tall grasses and hidden wildlife come to life through detailed photos that reveal the vital importance of protecting our

Vibrant postcards from Aunt Gladys arrive from every corner of the globe, filling young Susan with a lifelong wonder for