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From Native American traditions to immigrant inventions, from diversity to democracy, from ice cream cones to apple pie, this picture book is filled with fun facts and historical trivia, celebrating the melting pot and mosaic that is America. Did you know that the inventor of American cheese...

Finances are tight for theHitchcock family this year,which means no summervacation! But siblings Maddy andBenji are secretly delighted to escapethe annual torturous ritual of familybonding. Then Dad announces bignews: a cost-effective weeklong houseswap in Paris, trading places with aFrench family...

Jack loves his Nana and always wants to visit her in the bush. She lives in Bundjalung Country and he loves it there. They have fun during their time together, and there is always plenty to do. He enjoys it when Nana reads him stories at bedtime. This night, Jack discovers the power of his wind-up...

It is important for us to remember the events of the past. One way to preserve our history is by building landmarks. Visiting these places and learning about them helps us appreciate our past and guides our future. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The Capitol Building is a busy place in Washington, D.C.! Government leaders meet there to make our country’s laws. Just what does the Capitol Building look like inside? And what is the...

Ever wonder if houses can really be haunted? Or how you can tell if there's a ghost in your midst? Read this book to find out—and also uncover facts about spooky historical places, some of the world's best ghost stories, and even real-life ghost hunters. You'll have a hauntingly good time!

SoccerTowns is the story of a group of friends who travel and learn about the towns where soccer is played around the world. It starts in the United States and Canada and in the future it will go to many other places. We hope kids around the world enjoy it! This is the tenth book of the series, check out www.soccertowns.com for more up to date information on new releases!.

The elevator sinks down until you’re deep underground. When the doors open, you stare into the silent darkness. Then a phantom girl holding a candle appears out of nowhere. She whispers your name. Will you follow her into the dark underground? Get ready to read four terrifying tales about deep,...

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! In Eilat, a blub, blub, blub— Swimmers' snorkels glub, glub, glub. Tour Israel's most fun places—kibbutz, beach, market, and more—and discover each spot's special sound in this rhyming tribute to the sounds of Israel.

Latin America’s population is estimated to be well over half a billion people—almost one-tenth of the world’s population—living in thirty-three different countries and territories. This engrossing title explores the people of South America, Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies and provides...

How did the universe work? How did the human mind learn? What kind of government was best? These are some of the questions that people asked during the Age of Ideas, or the Enlightenment. Readers will learn about some of the most important aspects, ideas, and people of this time, including John Locke,...

Over the centuries, Chinese civilization has produced many important inventions and innovations, including paper, printing, porcelain, the magnetic compass, and gunpowder. Similarly, China has produced a host of exceptional and accomplished individuals in all fields of human endeavor. Famous People...

Did you know that China has more people than any other country? About 1.3 billion people live there. Discover these and other interesting facts in China.

Learn from the stories of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Constantine, Mother Teresa and Joan of Arc. Marvel at their bravery in the face of adversity. Like them, can you also be faithful when God calls you to be humble and to live a holy life? Reading inspirational biographies will wake up a desire to follow in the footsteps of saints. Grab a copy today.