As a young boy, Charles Darwin hated school and was often scolded forconducting “useless” experiments. Yet his passion for the natural world was so strong that he suffered through terrible seasickness during his five-year voyage aboard The Beagle. Darwin collected new creatures from the coasts of Africa, South America, and the Galapagos Islands, and expanded his groundbreaking ideas that would change people's understanding of the natural world. About 100 illustrations and a clear, exciting text will make Darwin and his theory of evolution an exciting discovery for every young reader. Read more

Spot the Cars, Trucks, Diggers and More! Is your child ready to go on an engine-roaring I Spy adventure through the city? In this unique search and find book, they'll discover race cars, tractors, firetrucks and much more, playing hide and seek in engaging I Spy riddles and turning every page into a lively quest.Why Choose This I Spy Vehicle Book?Quality Family Time: This book offers a fantastic opportunity for quality family time. Solve puzzles together, share laughter, and create lasting memories!Engaging Adventure: This book is not just a collection of riddles, but a cute and captivating vehicle story. This is perfect for keeping young explorers engaged.High Replay Value: Highly detailed I Spy images and additional coloring pictures ensure lasting fun for ages 2-5.Playful Learning: Playfully boost your child's concentration and attention skills with our colorful, kid-friendly picture riddles. No reading is required!Perfect Gift for Vehicle Lovers: Looking for a unique gift for a young vehicle enthusiast? Look no further! This I Spy book is ideal to make any occasion truly special.This isn't just another I Spy book – it's a cute and unique journey across 40 beautiful pages, with your kid in the leading role.Don't miss out on this exceptional I Spy adventure. Click "Buy Now" in the top-right corner and look forward to the sparkling eyes of your child! Read more

Spot the Hidden Dinosaurs! Is your child ready to join dinosaur Spike on an exciting I Spy adventure through prehistoric times? In this unique search and find book, they'll discover dinosaur friends playing hide and seek in engaging I Spy riddles, turning every page into a lively quest.Why Choose This I Spy Dinosaur Book?Quality Family Time: This book offers a fantastic opportunity for quality family time. Solve puzzles together, share laughter, and create lasting memories!Engaging Adventure: This book is not just a collection of riddles, but a cute and captivating dino story. This is perfect for keeping young explorers engaged.High Replay Value: Highly detailed I Spy images and additional coloring pictures ensure lasting fun for ages 2-5.Playful Learning: Playfully boost your child's concentration and attention skills with our colorful, kid-friendly picture riddles. No reading is required!Perfect Gift for Dinosaur Lovers: Looking for a unique gift for a young dinosaur enthusiast? Look no further! This I Spy book is ideal to make any occasion truly special.This isn't just another I Spy book – it's a cute and unique journey across 40 beautiful pages, with your kid in the leading role.Don't miss out on this exceptional I Spy adventure. Click "Buy Now" in the top-right corner and look forward to the sparkling eyes of your child! Read more

An exciting, visual adventure through history with day-by-day accounts of extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions for kids ages 8-12.History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book with bite-size facts (along with a touch of humor) that will engage and entertain young curious minds. Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book, the first kids book from History Channel, includes the most interesting historical facts--from early civilization up to the 21st century all around the world for every day of the year. Each day’s entry includes multiple events that occurred on that day in history along with charming original illustrations and photography. Plus, readers are prompted to recall their own remarkable milestones, helping them to consider their place in history. Inside, kids will discover:Historic events that happened on their birthdayMajor moments in sportsGroundbreaking events and famous military battlesFearless explorers, inventors and freedom fightersRecord-breaking stuntsWeird and wacky holidaysIncredible dinosaur discoveries, and much more!A great gift for an up-and-coming history buff and an engaging resource for the classroom, this book offers a fresh twist on history, looking into the past and letting you recall your own. Read more

In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking "forty-niners!" With black-and white illustrations and sixteen pages of photos, a nugget from history is brought to life! Read more

Are you prepared to embark on a journey through the most astounding corridors of knowledge?Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind unveils a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. This isn't just a collection of trivia; it's a meticulously curated portal to the wonders of our universe, tailored for the eternally curious of all ages. Featuring over 1000 facts, each divided into chapters by topic, this book offers a comprehensive and organized exploration of knowledge.Uncover Answers to Fascinating Questions: What made forks a subject of historical controversy?How was the sandwich first invented during a card game?What bizarre belief did the Ancient Greeks have about redheads?Who was the woman who commanded an army of thousands of pirates?With Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind, you embark on a journey that isn't just about acquiring knowledge. It's about the awe you'll inspire and the stories you'll share, revealing the hidden truths of our world. Each fact is a key, unlocking the mysteries of the past, the secrets of science, and the unknowns of the universe.Your adventure awaits in chapters that span from the eccentricities of history and science to the edges of the known cosmos and the quirks of pop culture. You'll find yourself immersed in a narrative that transforms facts into a tapestry of wonder.Ready to become the most interesting person in the room? Dive into the depths of the unknown and the overlooked. Let this journey be the spark to your flame of curiosity. Embark on this adventure and start sharing the wonder with friends and family! Read more

From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines.Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world.More than 120 timelines will provide children with all the general knowledge they need – and even some surprising trivia they don’t! Must-know topics and alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids.This educational book for children aged 9-12 features: - The entirety of prehistory and history, from the creation of the universe to the modern day.- A chronological structure, with six chapters covering Prehistory, the Ancient World, the Medieval World, the Age of Exploration, the Age of Revolution, and the Modern World.- Big, bright, bold timelines bring history to life and entice children to dive in and discover the past.- More than 130 separate timelines on a diverse range of subjects.- Pages on events and eras are scattered between pages on themes, such as medicine, dance, and trains.The first edition of Timelines of Everything has sold more than 280,000 copies worldwide since its publication in 2018. Now the book has been fully updated, with new information and images to cover recent events, all checked by experts, to ensure it continues to be an essential reference for kids. Whether you want to know key breakthroughs that set the Industrial Revolution in motion or defining moments in the history of fashion, you’ll find it all here!  Explore the series!If you like Timelines of Everything, why not check out other our exciting titles in the Timelines series? Explore the unique collection of visual timelines which bring big topics to life. Discover leaders, legends and legacies in Timelines of Black History, uncover the natural world with Timelines of Nature and explore key milestones and breakthroughs with Timelines of Science. Read more

Follow Josephine and Stephen along the trail as they camp in the wilderness, look out over incredible landscapes, and prepare for their new lives in the West.As Josephine Jenkins sets off on the Oregon Trail with her mother and younger brothers to reunite with her father out West, she realizes that her beloved diary has gone missing. Meanwhile, her fellow traveler Stephen Byrd is sad to be leaving his friends behind as his family makes the move to Oregon. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow Josephine and Stephen along the trail as they camp in the wilderness, look out over incredible landscapes, and prepare for their new lives in the West. Read more

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water! Celebrate the New York Times best-selling 3-D look at prehistoric creatures of the deep.While dinosaurs patrolled the lands, massive prehistoric sharks, giant scorpions, and colossal squid cruised the ancient oceans — most with just one thing in mind: eat or be eaten. Pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart explore the prehistoric underwater world where monsters like megalodon ruled the waves. Full of captivating facts and more than thirty-five breathtaking pop-ups, this incredible volume is sure to astonish and amaze everyone from budding marine biologists to confirmed landlubbers. Read more

Explore one of the most recognized figures in American history with this biography of Sacagawea. Kids will learn about her crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition and her influential legacy.  The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. Read more

You re living in the United States during the time of the Westward Expansion. Settlers are heading west on the Oregon Trail as they seek better lives. Will you: Go west with your family as part of a wagon train? Serve as a trail guide for a group of settlers? Try to cope with the changes in your way of life as a western American Indian? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to wealth, to poverty, or even to death. Read more

When Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the "Corp of Discovery" left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find a waterway that crossed the western half of the United States. They didn't. However, young readers will love this true-life adventure tale of the two-year journey that finally brought the explorers to the Pacific Ocean. Read more

Did you know that only around a quarter of the Sahara Desert is covered in sand? And did you know that cash machines in Vatican City have an option to read their instructions in Latin? Did you know tug-of-war and rope climbing used to be official Olympic sports?There is no denying that the world is super interesting, and these Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids prove precisely that!This fascinating book brings you a total of 1272 facts – covering every subject from science to sport, sea creatures to stars, and kings and queens to reptiles and amphibians – in a wild ride of extraordinary information, guaranteed to surprise and amaze even the smartest kids!Twelve chapters divide these amazing facts into themed sections such as: Space, Sport, History, Geography, Sport, Science, Words and Language, and The Arts.Each chapter is then split into several smaller sections, so readers can explore the world in even more detail!And a final Pot Luck section covers anything and everything not included elsewhere – including facts about dance, business, fashion, and technology.Only here will you find out why you have to stand on a chair to play an octobass, why exactly the French king Charles IV went mad, and where on Earth there is an island that is so mountainous that the people who live there have to speak in a language made entirely of loud whistles!So what are you waiting for?! Let’s dive right into these Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids! Read more

“An extraordinary delight for a reader of any age.” —The New York Times Book Review Brian Floca explores Apollo 11’s famed moon landing with this newly expanded edition of Moonshot!Simply told, grandly shown, and now with eight additional pages of brand-new art and more in-depth information about the historic moon landing, here is the flight of Apollo 11. Here for a new generation of readers and explorers are the steady astronauts clicking themselves into gloves and helmets, strapping themselves into sideways seats. Here are their great machines in all their detail and monumentality, the ROAR of rockets, and the silence of the Moon. Here is a story of adventure and discovery—a story of leaving and returning during the summer of 1969, and a story of home, seen whole, from far away. Read more

FUN EARTH DAY ACTIVITY BOOK FOR PRESCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN KIDS!This Earth Day Workbook is full of fun animal, plant, and earth facts! This is a perfect gift for helping your little ones learn about being earth friendly without any facts that are too overwhelming or scary for children. It is full of educational activities to help them with their letters, numbers, math, and shapes all while sharing fun earth day facts.Activity Book Features:50+ Activity & Coloring PagesInside Margin Trim Line for Easy CuttingMazesWord SearchCounting & Basic MathSimple Writing PracticeCut & PasteCounting Sides, Opposites, DifferencesA Lot of Fun!Pick up this Cute Earth Day Activity Book today. Check out our brand page Winter Rabbit for more fun activity & children's books! Read more

Illus. in full color. Here is the gripping story of Hillary and Norgay's perilous ascent of Mount Everest as they battled snow and ice slides, whipping winds, and the grim knowledge that 19 others had died in the same attempt. Read more

Interesting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 about American history Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history. Starting with America's earliest inhabitants in 20,000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, American History for Kids helps them explore America's past through memorable and exciting facts that they will love to share. This engaging look at American history for kids age 8-12 includes: 500 facts—This book introduces kids to many of the incredible things that have happened in America, one informative tidbit at a time.The complete timeline—Kids will learn all about important people, places, and events across thousands of years of American history.A leg up on learning—These facts provide kids with a head start on the topics they'll be covering in class, plus things they might not learn in school. Help history come alive with the incredible facts inside this top choice among American history books. Read more

Land ho! Discover what the Age of Exploration was all about in this wonderful addition to the bestselling Who HQ series!Before the fifteenth century, European sailors were unsure what waited for them beyond their well-known travel routes around the Mediterranean Sea, so they kept within sight of land. But all of that changed after Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal started sending ships down the coast in the hope of finding a sea route to India and Africa. This was the beginning of a giant leap toward understanding what the globe actually looked like. Certain European nations grew rich and powerful from the New World gold and lands they claimed, while advanced, long-standing civilizations like the Aztecs and Incas were destroyed in the cruelest of ways.This book also features the fun black-and-white illustrations and engaging 16-page photo insert that readers have come love about the What Was? series! Read more

Hold on to your Viking helmets as you learn about the first known European to set foot on North America in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series!Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own. The wise and striking Viking landed in the area known as Vinland almost five centuries before Christopher Columbus even set sail! "Leif the Lucky" and the other fierce, sea-fearing pirates were accomplished navigators who raided foreign lands for resources, hunted for their food, and passed down Old Norse myths from one generation to the next. This book gives readers a detailed account of what life was like during the time of the Vikings. Read more

Solve puzzles from the past in this third book in the spine-tingling series, featuring creepy creatures, eerie encounters, and spooky scenarios.A mysteries underwater cave in Mexico filled with ... human bones. The real evidence behind the long-lost children in the legend of the Pied Piper ... Why "here be dragons" was inscribed on centuries-old maps ... The next book in this exciting series will cover even more of history's most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the puzzling facts behind famous fairy tales and folklore, cryptic creatures of myth and legend, long-lost labyrinths filled with treasures, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what really happened. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, spooky fun, and the latest new evidence and leading theories, this book will inspire kids to research like a detective and think like an explorer. Read more