History - Kids

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Seattle Sounders FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, and nuclear weapons--all within a heartbeat of evolutionary time. Now, faced with the threat of nuclear weapons...

This comprehensive look at pro basketball records covers everything from Wilt Chamberlain's list-topping 100-point game to the lowly Charlotte Bobcats mark for fewest wins in a season. Among the record highs and lows, budding fans will find loads of epic accomplishments and eye-popping numbers....

From candle-lit cottages to electricity-filled houses, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts homes of the past to homes of the present. Colorful photographs engage young readers, while age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help develop nonfiction-reading skills.Author: Kerry DinmontISBN-10: 1541526880ISBN-13: 9781541526884Publisher:...

Key history topics are simply explained in this friendly and informative reference book. First History Encyclopedia covers everything a child needs to know about historical events. It follows the curriculum for grades 1 through 6 and provides a strong foundation for history learning through...

Ten years after its initial publication, award-winning author Ann Bausum writes a new introduction and afterword that reflects on how our past has influenced modern events and current views on the ever-relevant conversations about immigration in the United States. Award-winning author Ann Bausum makes...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 1, Prescribed Subject 4: Rights and Protest of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus and written by experienced IB History examiners and...

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip...

No matter what type of home it is, where it is, or when people lived in it, people have always wanted to feel safe, secure, and sheltered. Homes have always met people's basic needs but our changing lifestyles have influenced the kinds of homes...

Stories about unsolved disappearances have surfaced throughout history. Lost explorers, missing armies, and hidden princes are just a few of these perplexing mysteries. Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about all kinds of mysterious disappearances.Author: Cynthia O'BrienISBN-10: 1427151075ISBN-13: 9781427151070Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage:...

Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed! This follow-up to Fantastic Failures offers up a second dose of fascinating stories featuring flops that turned into triumphs.Kids today are under a lot of pressure to succeed, but failure has an important place in...

Book Features: - 48 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches - Ages 10-15, Grades 5-9 leveled readers - Easy-to-read pages with vibrant photos - Features before, during, and after reading activities - Vocabulary, glossary, and writing prompts included The Magic of Reading: Introduce children...

Did lead pipescause the fall of the Roman Empire? How many toilets were in theaverage Egyptian pyramid? How did a knight wearing fiftypounds of armor go to the bathroom?Was poor hygiene the last strawbefore the French Revolution?Did Thomas Crapper really inventthe modern toilet?How do...

Many believe ghosts can haunt any sort of location imaginable. Prisons and jails are where criminals are sent as punishment. See why some prisoners might be sentenced for life...and the afterlife!Author: Thomas Kingsley TroupeISBN-10: 142715564XISBN-13: 9781427155641Publisher: Crabtree BranchesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.74h...

Throughout America's history, people from all different backgrounds and racial groups have worked together to overcome racism and bring America closer to equal opportunity for everyone. But the effects of structural racism are still felt today in many ways, and people need to continue...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Sporting Kansas City. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Traditionally, Inuit played games in order to be physically and mentally prepared for freezing weather, strenuous hunts, and other grueling conditions that made survival difficult. In this book, Arctic Winter Games champion Johnny Issaluk explains the basics of agility, strength, and endurance games, from...

A gorgeous picture book that explores the cultural myths and stories behind trees all over the world, revealing the beauty behind these giants living among us. This stunningly illustrated book explores the cultural significance that trees have in different societies. From the olive trees...

Relates the story of western civilization from earliest times through the beginning of the twentieth century, with special emphasis on the people and events that changed the course of history. Portrays in vivid prose the achievements of mankind in the areas of art and...

Book II in The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, "The Discovery of New Worlds" relates the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the middle ages in Europe, the rise of Islam and the Crusades, and finally the age of...

Gross is back and viler than ever From the author of Oh, Yuck the perennial bestseller about science with over 610,000 copies in print, comes OH, YIKES , an illustrated encyclopedia of history's messiest, dumbest, grossest, wackiest, and weirdest moments. If kids think pus...

Describes the history, daily activities, construction of dwellings, and special relationship to the land of the Pueblo Indians.Author: Charlotte YueISBN-10: 0395549612ISBN-13: 9780395549612Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/29/1990Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.33h x 5.98w x 0.47dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.6Point Value: 3Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 47952...

This title focuses on Pirate Treasure! It takes a deep look into history's most famous loot and the pirates who buried it. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

Readers will learn interesting and historical facts about the fast trains that run through parts of Europe, like when they began operation and how they are used today. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to...

The Reign: North and South America features 20 ethnic groups of the African Diaspora within the Americas, with lively illustrations and historical facts. Learn about different cultures, different ways of life, how they arrived in the Americas, and the injustices they are still facing....

" Life is not all beer and skittles...and all books are not fairytales. In an imperfect state of existence, the poetry of it is that we cannot have all things as we would like them. "-Andrew Lang Perhaps in a perfect world, there would...

People have long searched for the resting places of great leaders and tried to make sense of puzzling unidentified burial sites. From deadly tombs to treasure deep at sea, follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about lost tombs and treasure around the...

Stories of alien visitations have shocked and bewildered people for centuries. From mysterious patterns left in desert sand to bone-chilling alien abductions, follow along and gather evidence about where and when aliens may have visited Earth.Author: Louise SpilsburyISBN-10: 1427151083ISBN-13: 9781427151087Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Switzerland is a country of many faces People from all over the world make this neutral land home. Even though it has four official languages and a diverse population, Switzerland's culture has deep roots and memorable customs. Yodel from the top of the Alps...

When Daniel Collins and the crew of the Betsey set sail for Cuba in 1824, they have no idea of the horrors that lie ahead. This is just one of the stories in a collection of five true tales about pirates and shipwrecks that...

Book III in The Story of the World series by M. B. Synge, "The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as...

Kids ask the darndest things . . . and here are the answers-all in one helpful book!Anyone who has ever been a kid, raised a kid, or spent any time with kids knows that asking questions is a critical part of being a kid....

Aim for the high score and become an expert on the history of video games with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! This Level 3 reader is part of an exciting nonfiction series about...

Grab your knife and fork and get ready to dig in to human history through the lens of food and the struggle to acquire it with award-winning celebrity food editor and author Tanya Steel. This book includes 30 kid-tested and approved recipes inside Did...

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 3, HL option 2: History of the Americas, Topic 12: The Great Depression and the Americas (mid 1920s-1939) of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the...

Introduce your child to different places around the world where protests have taken place in the children's book Places of Protest. What exactly is a protest, and where have they taken place in history? Learn about different demonstrations across the world and the impact...

The Ebola virus was discovered in Africa in the 1970s. Since then, it has caused several terrifying outbreaks. In some of them, more than half of the infected people died. Ebola explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Real Salt Lake. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Orlando City SC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, CF Montreal, formerly known as the Montreal Impact. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Explores global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions...

Explores national day (patriotism day) traditions from around the world, including independence days and patriotic holidays. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author...

Explores global traditions surrounding the loss of first teeth, including the tooth fairy, the tooth mouse, and beliefs to make teeth strong. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an...

In some myths, fairies are believed to live in a different dimension but have the ability to enter the human world Highlighting the history of fairies, supposed real-life encounters, and how these creatures are portrayed today, this high-low title is sure to spark magic...

An exploration of artworks at Louvre Abu Dhabi highlighting the work of fearless explorers of past centuries outside of Europe Designed to take the reader on a long journey around the world, this large-size album embarks on a tour to the heart of one...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Toronto FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the New York Red Bulls. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the Houston Dynamo. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Did you know that King Ramesses' mummy was given a passport so he could fly to France? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Mummies! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing,...