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Once purely for adventure, flight has become an integral part of everyday life. Beginning with the first hot air balloon flight to jet fighter planes of today, Sandler traces man's quest to conquer the blue skies. This book has a wealth of beautiful illustrations that give readers an extensive peek into...

“ B is for Brighton Beach “ is a colorful alphabet book that brings the ABC to life in a manner full of fun and joy. While exploring the streets, places and attractions of the legendary Brighton Beach neighborhood in Brooklyn, children aged three to six will eagerly learn the letters A to Z as well...

Tradition takes flight in Rice & Rocks, a picture book celebrating culture and diversity. Giovanni’s friends are coming over for Sunday dinner, and his grandmother is serving rice and beans. Giovanni is embarrassed—he does not like “rice and rocks” and worries his friends will think...

Another round of sidesplitting jokes based on the New York Times best-selling Where Is? series! This hilarious follow-up collection of jokes featuring all the subjects of the ever-popular Where Is? series will keep kids laughing right through geography class! There are 300 silly jokes about...

Did you know England is almost exactly 1,000 years old? Not only that, but can you believe English people have been around for even longer? It's true: even before England had been invented, English people lived in several smaller countries all over the island of Britain. The Saxon King Alfred the...

About 92 percent of China's 1.35 billion people come from the same ethnic group, the Han, who have dominated Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years. Nevertheless, China is by no means a homogeneous nation. In fact, China's government officially recognizes 55 ethnic minority groups, and at times...

Where was there a civil war? What were the events that led to bloodshed? In this 5th grader American history, we're going to visit all those facts hoping that we won’t commit the same mistakes as our ancestors. We're also going to look at the effects of the war on the American people. Are you ready to expand your knowledge on history?

The Declaration of Independence was a historical document that changed the course of history. Learning about the circumstances around it, as well as the people who braved to change the societal truths at that time, will lead to a deeper appreciation of current times. Relaying the facts of US history has never been more effective than this book. Make sure you grab a copy today!

The burial practices of ancient civilizations strongly reflect their religion and social classes. In Ancient Egypt, for example, Pharaohs have different resting places compared to ordinary citizens. Each ceremony or step in the burial process holds a significant meaning. You will know these processes and their meanings by reading this book today!

China has such a colorful history, literally and figuratively. Not only is it known for its art, it is also a hub of age-old cultures and traditions. In this book, you will learn the beginnings of it all as you read about the stories of ancient China. Set a time for reading because it is a self-paced learning technique that will get you places. Get a copy today.

Not all lands had queens but those that did experienced what it was like to be ruled by an iron fist woman. This book will introduce some of the most powerful queens of the Middle Ages. There will be short biography beside each queen to describe what her life was like and she ruled her kingdom. Who’s your favorite queen?

Do young people today find meaning in the Holocaust? That’s the question that prompted a writing project across North America, Italy, and Australia asking young people to share their ideas about this time in history. Some students wrote short stories. Some discussed the impact of books they had...

How much do you know about Vikings, other than them being a really brave people? Add more facts to your knowledge of them by going over this wonderfully graphic educational book. Composed of images in vibrant colors, this book will make learning a much more personalized experience. The use of pictures...

Children naturally like to hear about other children. They can identify with another child wherever the other kid happens to live. This allows them to imagine themselves in another country when they read about others. The children can see and experience famous places, exotic food and foreign practices....