Geography & World Cultures

From knocking on wood to crossing fingers, you'll learn the surprising and sometimes spooky origins of lucky charms and

For the child grappling with the realization that the world isn't always fair and wondering how one small voice can chal

Discover why some dancers wear bells on their ankles or dance over swords as you travel the globe through stunning photo

A spinning globe inspires PiggyWiggy to imagine himself as a Roman gladiator, a climber on Mt. Everest, and an explorer

A sudden gust of wind sends the Queen's hat flying across London, sparking a frantic and funny chase past the city's mos

A fall down a well lands Philemon in a surreal world where islands take the shape of letters forming the words Atlantic

Follow the turning earth to see polar bears hunting in the dark and tiny turtles racing toward the sea, all happening in

Fallon watches her mother move with grace through the hills of Haiti and longs for the day she is strong enough to balan

Steam rises from Old Faithful and the Colorado River carves through stone in this photographic journey across 85 million

Vivid photographs capture how bears, elk, and other mountain wildlife use unique physical traits to survive the harsh an

For the child curious about different cultures and history, this gentle biography explores the enduring bond between an

For the teenager grappling with deep-seated grief and a hunger for justice. This gritty thriller follows a young woman n

For the child who feels too small for their big dreams. This beautiful story explores how patience and a creative spirit

For the curious student concerned about the environment, this guide explores why the world is running out of water and h

For the child who always seems to leave a trail of toys behind. This seek-and-find journey turns a brother's forgetfulne

Delilah Dirk hunts for a legendary artifact across Europe in an archaeological race against a ruthless enemy and a shock

Twelve-year-old Sade and her brother Femi must flee Nigeria for London after their family is targeted by a corrupt gover

Three friends stumble upon a long-lost Jules Verne manuscript that sends them on a high-speed treasure hunt through the

For the child who thrives on true stories of resilience, this diary follows a young girl facing the harsh realities of l

Djinn twins John and Philippa Gaunt travel from New York to India to hunt a murderer, only to find themselves hunted by

Two sisters flee an oppressive home for very different lives, until a tense reunion forces one to decide the ultimate fa

For the curious child who loves weird facts and silly jokes, this graphic novel makes learning about history and big-cit

For curious kids fascinated by how the world is built. Explore the hidden interiors and grand exteriors of New York's mo

Learn how a property line surveyed in the colonial wilderness grew into a deep cultural divide that shaped the very iden