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The Evolution of Video Games
Baby Professor
For the young gamer who wonders where their favorite consoles came from, this book explores the tech journey from giant
Ages 5–9
Nugget on the Flight Deck
Patricia Newman
For the child who is fascinated by how airplanes work and the fast-paced world of a carrier deck. Learn the secret lingo
Ages 5–9
Baby Professor
What Can We Take Away from the Renaissance Period?
Baby Professor
For the middle-grade student curious about how the modern world began. Discover the era of 'rebirth' where art, science,
Ages 8–12
Water Street
Patricia Reilly Giff
For the young teen starting to wonder who they will become and how to navigate the complex expectations of family and he
Ages 10–14
Tom Swift Jr. #1
Tom Swift and His Outpost in Space
Victor Appleton II
For the curious child who dreams of building the future, this vintage adventure celebrates technical ingenuity and the t
Ages 8–13
Sweet Home Alaska Romance #5
Holding Hands in the Rain
Evelyn Sloane
For the teen navigating the quiet pressure of family expectations while discovering the slow, steady pace of a first ser
Ages 13–18
Just William #29
William and the Moon Rocket
Richmal Crompton
For the child whose big ideas often lead to messy results. This classic collection celebrates the chaotic creativity and
Ages 8–12
Swallows and Amazons #6
Pigeon Post
Arthur Ransome
For the child who thrives on autonomy and group projects, this classic celebrates the thrill of a summer spent solving p
Ages 8–13
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
Rosalyn Schanzer
For the child who is always asking 'how does that work?', this humorous look at Ben Franklin's inventions turns history
Ages 6–10
The Great Horse-less Carriage Race
Michael Dooling
For the curious child who loves to tinker and build, this story of grit and frozen gears shows how big dreams often star
Ages 6–10
Stone Underpants
Rebecca Lisle
For the child who loves to tinker and build, this silly Stone Age tale celebrates the trial and error process of solving
Ages 3–7
Science of the Past
Science in Early Islamic Culture
George Beshore
For the student curious about the origins of medicine and math, this book reveals how early Islamic scholars shaped the
Ages 9–13
Science of the Past
Science in Ancient China
George Beshore
For the curious child who wonders how everyday things were invented. Discover the ancient Chinese origins of the compass
Ages 8–12
Let's Explore! The Vehicles of the Town
Jolas Wittler
For the little explorer who stops in their tracks at every siren or construction site, this rhyming journey brings the s
Ages 2–5
The Wheels on the Truck
Aly Fronis
For the vehicle-obsessed toddler who loves to sing along. This playful twist on a classic rhyme introduces construction
Ages 0–3
Benny the Bear Learns to Try Again
Art Creators
For the child who struggles with perfectionism or wants to quit when things get tough. Benny the Bear shows that mistake
Ages 4–8
Space Explorers
Giulia De Amicis
For the child who gazes at the night sky with endless questions about what lies beyond. This visual guide turns complex
Ages 8–12
Wonder Readers
Shapes
Maria Alaina
For the early learner who loves spotting patterns in the world. This book builds early math literacy by showing how simp
Ages 3–6
Smurf Mini Storybooks #3
The Fake Smurf
Peyo
For the child learning to spot when something or someone isn't what they seem. A classic tale about protecting your comm
Ages 7–12
History's Big Questions
What Can We Take Away from the Renaissance Period?
History's Big Questions
For the curious student wondering how the past shapes our present. This guide explores the 'rebirth' of art, science, an
Ages 8–12
Big Ideas That Changed the World #4
Keep It Clean!
Don Brown
For the curious kid who loves gross-out facts and wants to know why we wash our hands, brush our teeth, and where all ou
Ages 8–12
Pocket Genius
Ancient Rome
DK Publishing
For the curious child who loves exploring the past through vivid pictures and facts about how people really lived, worke
Ages 8–12
Solar System for Kids
The Sun and Moon
Baby Professor
For the inquisitive child curious about how society works or what life might be like on another world. A classic space a
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed
Stan Berenstain
For the child feeling left out because of who they are, this classic tale shows how to handle exclusion with creativity
Ages 4–8
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