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Read the story of Spartacus in the pages of this book of ancient history for kids. Reading about the lives of people from the past will help you understand how they lived, what decisions they made and what circumstances brought them into the pages of history books. You can also learn about ancient societies just by reading their stories.

For me, being in the Army was like a kid playing a game. Just before basic training was over, a notice was posted on the board of our day room asking for volunteers to sign up for a special unit being formed. They called the unit Long Rang Reconnaissance Patrols or L.R.R.P.s for short. It sounded...

A collection of African wisdom gorgeously illustrated by artists from Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, the United States and more. Aphorisms are universal. They give guidance, context and instruction for life's issues, and they help us understand each other and the world around us. We...

*** DON QUIXOTE de la MANCHA*** ILLUSTRATED editon for children. The characters of Don Quixote de la Mancha and his loyal assistant Sancho Panza, are brought to life in this beautifully illustrated children’s adaptation of the famed Spanish novel, which has stood the test of time since it...

Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Saint Petersburg with their family to visit the Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace, Peterhof Palace and other magnificent places. Learn about local cuisine and basic local phrases The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a picture book series...

Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Paris with their family and discover the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and other fascinating places. Along the way, local cuisine (such as crepes) is presented to the inquisitive reader and basic French phrases are introduced to the...

The name Geronimo brings fear to the hearts of many people, especially when they hear an enemy yell his name. Many people think of Geronimo as a fighting man; a great warrior. He was. He was also a very gentle man. He was a kind and loving husband who loved to play with his children. What made Geronimo...

Written by children in Botswana for their friends across the globe. The Dūcere Foundation is building upon the vast traditions that already exist in Africa, implementing strategies to foster the sharing of stories that are central to African culture. Dūcere Publishing is a not-for-profit...

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a news flash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shore of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses...

The Tinyville Town series, new from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brian Biggs, launches with three books: Tinyville Town Gets to Work!, a world-establishing picture book that introduces the town and its many residents, and two board books, I’m a Veterinarian and I’m a Firefighter....

23 very well-known people from the arts, sport, and business worlds talk about how dyslexia affected their childhood, how they were able to overcome the challenges and use the special strengths of dyslexia to achieve great success in adulthood. Darcey Bussell CBE, Eddie Izzard, Sir Richard Branson,...

The last place in North America where black people and white people could not sit down together to share a cup of coffee in a restaurant was not in the Deep South. It was in the small, sleepy Ontario town of Dresden. Dresden is the site of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Slaves who made their way north...

Meet the inventive kids who are coming up with ways to save the world in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!” Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world? Find out how kids are helping the environment,...

Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella & Harry as they travel to Vancouver with their family and visit Whistler Mountain, Stanley Park and other fun places. Along the way, walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, explore Grouse Mountain, Vancouver Island and sample the local cuisine. The Adventures...