Geography & World Cultures

A little boy writes a letter home describing his summer studies, but every single lesson somehow ends up being about his

For the parent wanting to create a sense of security and warmth, this simple word book introduces the cozy Danish concep

In an Italian abbey, a monk named Guido battles skepticism to create a brand new way of writing down music so it can be

Axe-wielding tribes and iron-fisted queens leap off the page in this action-packed look at the myths and realities of th

Follow the incredible life of a man who escaped slavery to become a brilliant abolitionist, a champion for women, and a

The White House becomes a high-stakes battlefield when teenage twins must stop an assassination and a global war while t

While working to save his family ranch, sixteen-year-old Josh finds a hidden map in an old cowboy hat that could lead to

For the child navigating the quiet changes of a family divorce and the search for their own voice. A gentle exploration

Jane Austen wrote her world-famous novels in secret during the 1700s, quietly critiquing high society while her own life

For the young explorer curious about the muddy, busy world of marshes and swamps. Discover the animals and plants that c

Humans have measured time using everything from the moon to atomic particles; find out how we finally learned to get the

When an amazing cow produces magical milk, an elderly couple finds their youth restored and their lost happiness suddenl

Extreme danger and incredible grit collide in these true accounts of people surviving the most hazardous conditions on E

For middle grade readers ready to explore the realities of the Holocaust, this direct and historical guide provides a cl

A single bolt of lightning can turn dry grass into a wall of flame; learn the science behind how these powerful fires st

Follow a detailed timeline of the most daring special operations and high-stakes missions carried out by the elite membe

Orangutans swing through the rainforest canopy and build leafy nests in this close-up look at their fascinating daily li

The worlds most impressive structures required brilliant minds to solve impossible problems through the power of enginee

The stunning art of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations comes to life, showing how ancient Mexican creativity conti

Trace the life of an influential printer and scientist whose inventions and statesmanship helped build the foundations o

Headless horsemen and kindly spirits haunt this collection of twenty-one supernatural tales gathered from across the glo

Ten-year-old boy in Vienna navigates the deep bond and difficult emotions that come with his seventy-nine-year-old grand

A mother elephant sings a soothing lullaby about the dreams of other animals to help her little one drift off to sleep o

Leaving home for a new land involves sacrifice and courage. Trace the 19th-century journey of Chinese immigrants and the