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Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems: discover how a young inventor uses his mechanical genius to protec

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Tom Swift and His Air Scout

Victor Appleton

For the aspiring engineer who dreams of building the future, this vintage adventure celebrates the power of technical sk

Cover of Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers

Tom Swift #6

Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers

Victor Appleton

For the young tinker who dreams of inventing the future, this vintage adventure celebrates the power of technical skill

Ages 10–14

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Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves taking things apart to see how they work. This classic adventure celebrates the spark of inventi

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Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #2

Tom Swift and His Jetmarine

Victor Appleton II

For the young dreamer who loves tinkering with gadgets and wonders what secrets lie at the bottom of the ocean.

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Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel

Victor Appleton

For the young inventor who loves to build and solve problems. This classic adventure celebrates technical ingenuity and

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Tom Swift and His Sky Racer

Victor Appleton

For the young builder who dreams of speed and innovation. This classic adventure celebrates the grit needed to turn a bi

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Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat

Victor Appleton

For the young explorer who is fascinated by how things work. This classic adventure celebrates the thrill of a first big

Cover of Tom Swift and His War Tank

Tom Swift and His War Tank

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this vintage adventure explores how big ideas and persistence can help solv

Cover of Tom Swift and His Air Glider

Tom Swift and His Air Glider

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to take things apart and see how they work. This classic adventure celebrates the grit and brain

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The Story of Albert Einstein

For the curious child who asks 'why' about everything and feels a bit different from their peers, this biography celebra

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Baby University #7

Nuclear Physics for Babies

Cara Florance, Chris Ferrie

For the parent who wants to nurture a love for STEM from the very start. This simple board book introduces the invisible

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The Magic Portal #2

The Fire Within

Cara J. Stevens

For the child who loves gaming but needs to see how digital bravery and group cooperation translate into real-life chara

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Children's Military & War History Books

Conquering Civilizations

For the young explorer curious about how early empires were built and what life was like in the world's most powerful an

Cover of Ancient History for Kids: Civilizations & People!

Children's Ancient History Books

Ancient History for Kids: Civilizations & People!

Left Brain Kids

For the curious learner eager to explore how ancient people lived and the big questions about the consequences of scient

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Wheels!: All about Transport

Moira Butterfield

For the curious toddler who points at every passing truck or bike, this colorful guide explores how wheels help us move

Cover of I Like To Move It! Physical Science Book for Kids

I Like To Move It! Physical Science Book for Kids

For the child who asks how toys move or why things fall, this book transforms everyday playtime into an exciting discove

Cover of Get to Know the Aztecs!: Gods, Technology, Government and More

Get to Know the Aztecs!: Gods, Technology, Government and More

For the curious young explorer eager to learn about the mighty Aztec empire. This visual guide introduces kids to ancien

Cover of In the Dark

For the child learning to navigate social differences, this lyrical story helps bridge the gap between 'us' and 'them' b

Cover of Exploding Experiments for Exceptional Learners

Exploding Experiments for Exceptional Learners

For the child who asks how the world works, this workbook turns your kitchen into a lab with hands-on experiments that m

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Racing the Moon

Michelle Morgan

For the dreamer who feels limited by their circumstances, this story of a boy in the Great Depression chasing a cosmic p

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Paul Fleischman

For the teen or parent navigating the heavy weight of a major mistake, this story offers a path toward healing and accou

Cover of Not a Box

Antoinette Portis

For the child who sees a rocket ship where others see cardboard, this minimalist classic validates the boundless world o

Cover of Black Meets White

Black Meets White

For the baby fascinated by bold shapes and the toddler discovering how colors mix. High-contrast patterns and pull-tabs

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