Jason was born a prince of the kingdom of Argos. But when Jason was a child, his uncle Pelias stole the throne and sent Jason into hiding. Now a young man, Jason returns to claim his birthright. But Pelias only sneers. He demands that Jason prove himself by retrieving the priceless, magical Golden Fleece from the far-off land of Colchis. Jason accepts the challenge and gathers a ship full of Greek war heroes to aid him. But what deadly trials has Aeetes, King of Colchis, set for Jason? And what plans does the beautiful witch Medea have for the seeker of the Golden Fleece? Read more

Why were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading. This irresistible title provides the solid science behind the myths and guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for kids at level 2. Mummies is a compelling combination of fun, facts, jokes and captivating photography.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

For ten years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus's beautiful wife, Helen. After a decade of fighting and thousands dead, the Greek forces suddenly fell back. Cautiously the Trojans ventured out of the city walls, where they discovered a giant wooden horse and a messenger. Should they accept this peace offering? Or is the gift horse too good to be true? Read more

Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers. Read more

In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Romans, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining and gory bits about the Romans! It's history, but not as we know it!Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book including:- How to keep the gods happy- Why you should never ignore an omen- How to defeat an army who are riding elephants, and- How to spot a barbarianFor more funny history facts discover Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Egyptians. Read more

Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus—king of the gods—and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. With her magical powers, she tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors, each one a test of his strength, courage, cunning, and fighting skill. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme? For this exciting retelling of the twelve labors, author Paul Storrie consulted the classic work The Age of Fable (1859), by American Thomas Bulfinch, and Edith Hamilton's Mythology (1942), both of which are considered the best resources about on ancient myths and legends. Artist Steve Kurth also relied on historical research to accurately bring to life the world of ancient Greece. Read more

Out of the great halls of Asgard, home of the Norse Gods...came one of the greatest Norse legends. Thor, powerful god of thunder, and his brother Loki, the trickster, were eager to resolve an argument: Does strength always win, or do brains always beat brawn? To find an answer, they travel to the strange and forbidding land of giants. There they will face a series of challenges that will prove once and for all which god is right. Or will it? Read more

In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Greeks, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Greeks! It's history, but not as we know it!Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including:- Why the ancient Greeks were mad about olive oil- Who Pythagoras was- Why Alexander the Great named a city after his horse, Bucephalus, and- How the Greeks invented the first computer, vending machine and death-rayFor more funny history facts discover Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Egyptians. Read more

With newfound allies, and the Raiders of Life on their side, Michael has the army he needs to take the fight to Hades. Fighting a god is anything but easy, especially the god of the Underworld inside his own realm. The heroes will need every ally they can gather to win this war.Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Minecraft! Kids love Write Blocked's Stuck Inside Minecraft series and can't get enough of his books. If your kid is struggling to get into reading, these family friendly books have been converting reluctant readers into voracious readers. These books are filled with tons of Minecraft references, hilarious jokes, and fast-paced action! These books are prefect for kids age 6 and above. Teachers call these books incredible at getting kids to find their love of reading!Want your kids to take a break from playing video games and watching YouTube, this is the book for you! These are books kids put down video games to read!NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2024 Mojang / Microsoft Read more

Travel to ancient Egypt to learn all about its amazing pyramids in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers about these amazing wonders of the world and their importance today. Read more

This is an authentic retelling of Valmiki' s great epic Ramayana that chronicles Lord Rama' s heroism, and Sita' s grit and devotion. Flying chariots, magical weapons and a raging battlefield are brought to life in this timeless retelling by Shubha Vilas that will take young readers on an enchanting adventure, and also impart important values. Filled with vibrant illustrations by award-winning illustrator Ishan, this book is a lucid narration of the triumph of good over evil. Read more

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading AssociationCapitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSCThe new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children’s imaginations.   National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. A family tree and a “cast of characters” profile page help make relationships between the characters clear, and a mapping feature adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter directing readers to more information round out this luminous book. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new readers, this vibrant book will soon become a family keepsake.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Read more

In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Egyptians, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Egyptians! It's history, but not as we know it!Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book including:- Why the gods looked so strange- Why tomb raiding is a bad idea- Why they loved cats, and- How to make a mummy in eight easy stepsFor more funny history facts discover British. Read more

The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt in the year when Angelina Jolie will make Cleopatra a multimedia star. And just like the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology, the stories in this book will be beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life. The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt. With its attractive design and beautiful narrative, this accessible treasury stands out from all other mythology titles in the marketplace. Read more

So you want to be a Roman? Here is everything you need to know – in 20 easy stages. From the battle ground to building roads – find out the REAL facts to Roman living in this humorous non-fiction information book from Scoular Anderson.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: An information book.A gallery of the things the Romans did that changed the way we live on pages 46-47 enables children to recap the main features left over from Roman times.Additional information retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills.Curriculum links: History: Whay have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past – a Roman case study.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. 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

Find out how to become an Ancient Egyptian in just a few stages with this fact-filled book from popular author and illustrator Scoular Anderson. From living off the land and cooking Egyptian food, to building inspiring pyramids and making mummies – all is revealed in this fun non-fiction guide.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.An information bookCurriculum Links: History: What can we find out about ancient Egypt from what has survived?This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

Life in ancient Egypt in both words and pictures. Learn about the lives of Pharaohs, the talents of the scribes, ancient Egyptian burial rites, and the world-famous pyramids while drawing the people, costumes, and artefacts of this fascinating civilization. Read more

You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . .THE KID DETECTIVE ZET SERIES: Ancient Egypt Adventure for KidsFrom Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes a non-stop mystery and adventure series—like the Hardy Boys set in ancient Egypt!12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle to keep afloat, now that their father is away fighting the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn about a valuable scroll that's gone missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces. If they can find it, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead.The chase leads Zet and Kat into the hotspots of ancient Egypt—from stunning temples to the Nile River, through a mysterious land of hieroglyphics, Egyptian gods, mythology, and majesty that the world has never forgotten.A Modern Children's Classic"My son could not put this book down. So happy we found something he loves to read!""6th grade ELA/SS: My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Great for boys and girls age 9–12 (Lexile: 490–570)Short, exciting chapters make it perfect for school reading listsPacked with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will loveThis page-turning tale is a great way to introduce middle-school readers to the world of ancient Egypt.For More ResourcesA study guide is available at Scott Peters' website.It's the World's Favorite Way to Learn About Ancient Egypt!Join a community of parents who've discovered the perfect blend of thrill and thoughtfulness in our books.Trusted by families like yours to deliver quality reading experiences.Books in the Series:Book 1: Mystery of the Egyptian ScrollBook 2: Mystery of the Egyptian AmuletBook 3: Mystery of the Egyptian TempleBook 4: Mystery of the Egyptian MummyGuaranteed to keep your kids on the edge of their seats as they try to puzzle out the mystery and guess what lies ahead!Ready to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt? Buy now! Read more

Shortlisted for Children's Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2023 On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands, and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado, and the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese folklore.   Most of the places in this book have never been found, but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old manuscripts, and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you to thoroughly other-worldly places. From Emily Hawkins—New York Times bestselling author of Oceanology—comes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young adventurers everywhere. Read more