Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past

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In November 1942, twelve-year-old Calvin Graham found himself in the midst of an intense battle on a ship in the Pacific Ocean.

Are you a good teammate?

Henry likes kindergarten.

Dramatic photos and simple text describe a lightning storm to emergent readers.

Have you ever tried to invent something?

Water is essential to life on our planet.

Introduce readers to the concept of food chains by examining what four animals eat.

Technology is constantly changing the world we live in.

One morning in March 1888, twelve-year-old Milton Daub awoke to find the world buried in snow.

Why do plants need roots?

Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom from a young age.

Computers and the internet forever changed how we communicate messages and other information.

What are seeds?

Ninja of the past learned to climb, dodge, and sneak.

Help children plan ahead by showing them how to prepare for the next day, build good habits, and prevent frustration.

Did you know that the longest-ruling monarch's reign lasted for more than 82 years?

Imagine having a job that has been around for thousands of years.

From handwritten letters to typed text messages, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts communication of the past to communication of the present!

Beginning readers will be fascinated by trolls and stories about them from around the world.

Pterodáctilos son una de las criaturas más fascinantes de la antigüedad.

In 1504, Hernan Cortes left Spain for the Caribbean.

Have you ever wanted to play the flute?

Discover the true stories of code breakers who worked behind the scenes during World War II.

What do stems do?

From the table of contents to the index, the parts of a book each have a job to do.

Young readers will learn how shadows are made with light in this accessible, photo-filled book.

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Young readers will learn how we use our senses to see light and hear sound in this accessible, photo-filled book.

Follow a bee, a butterfly, and a bunny as they find dandelions to eat together in this adorably illustrated tale.

Take a peek beneath the canopy of prehistoric forests to discover the world of dinosaurs.

Are you a good teammate?

Discover the true story of the woman Dr.

A huge dinosaur stomps around on two legs.

How can you describe clouds?

Stegosaurus was an enormous dinosaur known for its strong tail and the plates on its back.

Maya the dog likes to play at the beach, digging in the sand, running in the waves, and more.

How much do you know about the iconic San Francisco Giants?

See how transportation has changed over the yearsTransportation carries people from one place to another, but it has changed over time.

Every two years, media coverage of American elections turns into a horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when.

Guide young readers to try new things and learn new skills, habits that are important for success and happiness.

Batter up!

Goal!

An exceptional man, George Mercer Dawson (1849-1901) a tiny hunchback, may have contributed more than any other person to early knowledge of the geology, biology and ethnology of Canada's Northwest.

Warring Norsemen, treasure hidden on Oak Island, and mystical adventures on the Irish Isles.