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Gay & Lesbian History for Kids
The Century-Long Struggle for LGBT Rights, with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Part of the popular For Kids series, this book puts the historic struggle for LGBT equality into perspective Given today's news, it would be easy to get the impression that the campaign for LGBT equality is a recent development, but it is only the final act in a struggle that started more than a...
Beyond the Solar System
Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More; A History with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2013
Tracing the evolution of humankind’s pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting...
Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids
His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Featuring 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Isaac Newton developed, this illuminating guide paints a rich portrait of the brilliant and complex man and provides young readers with a hands-on understanding of astronomy, physics, and mathematics. The activity-packed resource allows...
Women Heroes of World War II
26 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance, and Rescue
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Organized by country, this historical exploration includes stories of girls and women from across Europe and the United States who risked their lives to perform extremely dangerous acts against the Nazis during World War II. The 26 profiles bring to life courageous women such as Noor Inayat Khan,...
by Nikki Giovanni
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1993
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1993
Insightful and fun, this collection of poetry captures the essence of the African American experience for young people.
Zoology for Kids
Understanding and Working with Animals, with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
An interactive introduction to working with animals
Zoology for Kids invites the next generation of zoologists to discover the animal kingdom through clear, entertaining information and anecdotes, lush color photos, hands-on activities, and peer-reviewed research. Young minds are...
The Art of the Catapult
Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, And More Ancient Artillery
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2018
Calling all pumpkin chuckers, wannabe marauders, and tinkerers of all ages! Flinging things and playing at defending your own castle has never been more fun.
Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted...
Survivor Kid
A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Counteracting the panic and fear associated with getting lost in the wild, this handbook equips children with practical tools for overcoming adverse wilderness experiences, even if they are endured alone. Compiled by a search-and-rescue professional, straightforward advice is offered on building shelters...
Darwin and Evolution for Kids
His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2003
Darwin and Evolution for Kids traces the transformation of a privileged and somewhat scatterbrained youth into the great thinker who proposed the revolutionary theory of evolution. Through 21 hands-on activities, young scientists learn about Darwin’s life and work and assess current evidence of...
The American Revolution for Kids
A History with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2002
Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this activity book, and the concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in true accounts of the distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen, and hardworking farm wives and children who created the new nation. This collection tells...
Albert Einstein and Relativity for Kids
His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities and Thought Experiments
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2012
Best known for his general theory of relativity and the famous equation linking mass and energy, E = mc², Albert Einstein had a lasting impact on the world of science, the extent of which is illuminated—along with his fascinating life and unique personality—in this lively history. In addition...
Courageous Women of the Civil War
Soldiers, Spies, Medics, and More
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
These women took action in many ways: disguised as soldiers, working as field medics, as spies risking death to secure or pass along information, and more. Contextualizing sidebars and Civil War history are woven seamlessly throughout, giving students a clear overview of the war in addition to the...
Women Heroes of World War I
16 Remarkable Resisters, Soldiers, Spies, and Medics
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
A commemoration of brave yet largely forgotten women who served in the First World War
In time for the 2014 centennial of the start of the Great War, this book brings to life the brave and often surprising exploits of 16 fascinating women from around the world who served their countries at...
Bold Women of Medicine
21 Stories of Astounding Discoveries, Daring Surgeries, and Healing Breakthroughs
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Meet 21 determined women who have dedicated their lives to healing others. In the 19th century, Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton—the "Lady with the Lamp" and the "Angel of the Battlefield"—earned their nicknames by daring to enter battlefields to aid wounded soldiers,...