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As a free African American living in the North in the 1800s, Charlotte Forten was luckier than most African Americans of her time. But she still faced segregation, limited opportunities, and the sharp barbs of racism. Through it all, Charlotte wrote down her experiences in a diary. Read her story, and learn about the pre Civil War days from someone who lived it.

A sweet, nostalgic goodnight to the thrill of a baseball game. This edition is produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

Explores the lives and daring deeds of spies through the 20th century and beyond using photos, original sources, maps, timelines, and little known facts.

Dig through the fields of the far East to unearth the huge clay army of China's first emperor. Why were the thousands of life sized statues built? How were they designed with such intricate detail? Travel along with scientists to find out how the Terracotta Armys discovery sheds light on mysteries from ancient China. Unlocking the secrets of the past is just an artifact away!

The incredible popularity of social media has been a game-changer in the sports world. You can follow your favorite athletes on Twitter, visit a player’s Facebook page, or watch the Super Bowl on your mobile device. Discover how sports coverage got its start in media through newspapers and radio and...

You Can Count! reviews skip-counting by twos, threes, fours, fives, tens, and hundreds.

Children learn about a day in the life of a firefighter by reading about all of the things firefighters do.

Who keeps you safe at home? Who keeps you safe in your town? Find out in the pages of this beginning social studies book.

You’re perched in a tree stand when a huge whitetail walks below you. You raise your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag this trophy buck? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about deer hunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

You’re hunting in the woods when a prize gobbler struts into a clearing. You raise your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag this trophy turkey? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about turkey hunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

Spaniels are multitalented hunting dogs—they track, flush, and retrieve game for their owners. Read about the different spaniel breeds and what makes them great hunting companions and loyal friends.

Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan. These basketball legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite basketball players are legends in the making.   Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

Annie's roller derby team, the Liberty Belles, are finally on a winning streak. They plan a special Halloween bout with their arch rivals, the High Rollers. But Annie sprains her ankle. Will it heal in time for the bout? To make matters worse, Tyler seems to be ignoring her and flirting with Kelsey,...

You’re hunting at the edge of a pond when a flock of mallards circles overhead. You raise your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag a few ducks? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about duck hunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.