History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA) books

Heléne Hale settled on the Island of Hawai'i in 1947. As a black woman at that time, she could not find a suitable...  Read More >>

Join Michelle on an exciting adventure as she visits Philadelphia to see her beloved Mom-Mom! From the moment she...  Read More >>

Become an eyewitness to the battlegrounds of Vietnam with this visual and informative guide on the Vietnam War....  Read More >>

A fascinating and inclusive history of one of Australia's greatest landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, and the land...  Read More >>

Welcome to ""Facts That Aren't True,"" a mind-expanding journey into the world of misinformation, urban legends,...  Read More >>

In The Ultimate Pangolin Book for Kids, you'll uncover the mysterious and magical lives of these shy, scaly creatures....  Read More >>

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Whispers of Jasmine - How Little Nizar Turned Feelings into Flights of Poetry In this vibrant picture-book biography,...  Read More >>

In The Ultimate Pangolin Book for Kids, you'll uncover the mysterious and magical lives of these shy, scaly creatures....  Read More >>

'The Unstoppable Mary Seacole' is a vivid and richly illustrated first person account of Mary's adventures in Jamaica,...  Read More >>

In The Ultimate Capybara Book for Kids, you'll explore the wild and wonderful life of these friendly giants! Perfect...  Read More >>

""All About Cleopatra: A Kid's Guide to Egypt's Last Pharaoh"" takes young readers on an exciting journey through...  Read More >>

""The life of Sandra Day O'Connor is chronicled, from her early Arizona childhood, up through the many obstacles...  Read More >>

Syria has been in the news in recent years for its civil war and ensuing refugee crisis, but there is so much more...  Read More >>

Ecuador is an incredibly diverse country, featuring a variety of landscapes, plants and animals, and ethnic groups....  Read More >>

Ski Soldier is a true-life adventure that tells the story of Pete Seibert, a ski soldier severely wounded in World...  Read More >>

Portugal's geography has played an important role in the development of its culture. Its location on the Iberian...  Read More >>

The North African nation of Morocco has an incredibly rich culture, and readers explore the many aspects of that...  Read More >>

Readers explore the Kingdom of Denmark in this detailed guide to what life is like in this Scandinavian country....  Read More >>

The canals of Amsterdam may be the most famous feature of the Netherlands, but there is much more to explore in...  Read More >>

From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human...  Read More >>

Venture back to a time of primal landscapes and untamed adventure in Irving Crump's ""Og, Son of Fire."" This thrilling...  Read More >>

Celebrate history with ""Good Stories For Great Birthdays,"" a collection of biographies and historical anecdotes...  Read More >>

Journey back to the Stone Age with Mary E. Marcy's ""Stories of the Cave People,"" a captivating exploration of...  Read More >>

Published in 1915, this is the story of Nathan Hale, American patriot, Continental spy and martyr during the American...  Read More >>