History - Kids

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,...

Introduce young readers to some of the world's most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring profiles of each person, along with fascinating facts about about their accomplishments...

How have people traveled and moved goods throughout history, and when were different methods invented? From canoes to trains, cars to airplanes, this book length timeline is packed with all kinds of transportation. Pick a point and start exploringAuthor: Kremena T. SpenglerISBN-10: 1404870199ISBN-13: 9781404870192Publisher:...

Imagine if we had a President who was 15 years old when he/she took office. Imagine that it was a young girl, too. Imagine if that President could speak more than ten languages and ended up being married to two of the most powerful...

Hi and a very warm welcome to "The Royal Family". I'm one of those people who loves to hear about extraordinary facts or trivia about anything. They seem to be one of the few things my memory can actually recall. I'm not sure if...

When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid being buried alive in Pompeii, of course From hot falling ash to a catastrophic pyroclastic surge, Nick must survive...

C is for cookie in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read that explores the history of cookies, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that Queen Elizabeth I used to have gingerbread cookies molded into the shapes of...

Light up the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! In this book readers will learn all about how fireworks were invented in China over 2,000 years ago, how Queen Elizabeth I created...

Artist Lorenzo Pace uses his fascination with Douglass's abolitionist newspaper, The North Star, to create an age-appropriate, sensitive narrative. His nonfiction text and primary-source material, along with his artwork, tells the story of Douglass and the fight to end slavery. About the Author/Illustrator Lorenzo...

What are timelines? How do you use them? Find out all about timelines and the great ways they can help you sort dates and information.Author: Kelly BoswellISBN-10: 1476533385ISBN-13: 9781476533384Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.90h x 10.00w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.9Point...

This title focuses on the history of Baseball and gives information related to its origins, fun facts, and superstars like Derek Jeter. This hi-lo title is complete with epic and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

Discover how Roman Reigns went from college football player to WWE's big dog, claiming his yard from The Undertaker at Wrestlemania. This title will go through Reigns' time in NXT, The Shield, and his championship wins along the way. The easy to read text...

Students will love learning about the Oakland Athletics in this high-interest title Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated...

Meet Dwayne Johnson! In this engaging title, readers will follow Johnson's career from his career in professional wrestling as The Rock to his acting career with hit movies The Mummy, The Tooth Fairy, Central Intelligence Returns, and Moana. His charitable work with organizations such...

Learn more about the biggest scandals to rock the sports world. From the Steroid Era of baseball to point shaving in basketball, each chapter highlights the circumstances and outcomes of some of sports' most shocking scandals. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.Author:...

The USS Arizona Story studies the USS Arizona, one of the American battleships sunk by Japanese aircraft during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Vivid text and images bring the ship to life, examining its construction, technology, and crew, as well as its fateful...

Readers will learn about Armstrong's early years, his time in the military, and how he joined NASA. They will also learn about his first mission into space and his second mission when he became the first man to walk on the moon Each title...

Readers will learn about the early years of George Lucas and how he got his start in film. The title will also cover when he created Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of...

Humans mastered the science of shipbuilding thousands of years ago. But it's not always smooth sailing on the high seas. Get the details of some of the most disastrous shipwrecks of our times.Author: Connie Colwell MillerISBN-10: 1515799883ISBN-13: 9781515799887Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

YOU are making your living at sea at a time when pirates ruled the oceans. Will you stick to an honest life or risk everything for the riches and adventure of piracy?Author: Bob TempleISBN-10: 1515742962ISBN-13: 9781515742968Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 7.60h...

Explore the life and achievements of Elizabeth Blackwell. Photographs, a timeline, and easy-to-read text tell the story of America's first woman doctor.Author: Emily JamesISBN-10: 1515738884ISBN-13: 9781515738886Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.60h x 8.80w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

'A Brief Illustrated History of Art' charts the history of art all the way from Prehistoric art through Classical art, through the Renaissance, to Cubism, Surrealism, and the modern art of today. With stunning stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure...

Amazing true stories about Shakespeare, Hiawatha, Homer, George Washington, and more. If you like to think of Shakespeare only as a brilliant bard, or prefer only to know Pythagoras by his math skills, then you might want to put this book down. Seriously. Because...

A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere It's amazing but true: there are approximately 600 million pet cats around the world And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they are also very helpful. Best known as skilled hunters,...

*Includes pictures In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help bring the story to life, and the concise but comprehensive book will keep your...

In Hockey: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers will learn about one of the world's most exciting sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of ice hockey's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the ice....

Read about the industrial revolution but without getting bored with all the details. This history book for kids effectively covers the major events from the early 1700s to the1900s. The choice of words have been updated specifically for sixth graders. There are images too...

This title introduces readers to the Seattle Seahawks, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

A beautifully vast landscape and respectful culture fill the country of Cambodia. Despite a history of persecution and danger, Cambodians celebrate their freedom and customs with joy In this title, readers will step into Cambodia with a walk through Angkor Wat, and then learn...

Climbing to the top of the world is no small feat. For Edmund Hillary and his partner, reaching the top of Mount Everest took dedication, patience, and a whole lot of guts. With little oxygen to breathe and little energy to carry them further,...

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a...flying saucer? Explanations of unidentified flying objects range from alien aircraft to balloons and everything in between. This informative title will make every young reader wonder: will we ever identify these objects?Author: Nadia HigginsISBN-10: 1626171076ISBN-13: 9781626171077Publisher: EpicLanguage:...

Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Navajo. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with...

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...

From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound and fascinating study of the power of human will to...

Read all about it! The history of the printing press started centuries ago. Through the years, it has been used to share news, make books more affordable, and make information more accessible. And it still helps people communicate today! This title explores the history...

THE UNSINKABLE MEETS THE UNTHINKABLE -- A gripping account of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic. It took 4,000 men to build it, 23 tons of animal grease to slide it into the ocean, 100,000 people to wave bon voyage, but only one...

The Pictish Symbol Stones have intrigued people for centuries. These enigmatic structures appear mainly in the north east of Scotland, but unlike other standing stones, megaliths and the like, these stones have symbols carved into them, which may represent a whole hitherto unknown message....

Did You Ever Wonder... A Story About the B b as Child is a children's story about the early life of the B b. ｬ The B b (1819-1850) is the Forerunner of one of the world's fastest growing religions today, the Bah '...

From passenger trains to subways, get young readers in preK-2 on the right track to understanding the different types of trains they see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trains work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs...

Hop on board and let young readers in PreK-2 explore the different types of buses in their community and in the world. Cover the basics of why the wheels on the bus go round and round, as well as a brief history of buses....

Row, row, row your boat -- or cruise on an ocean liner Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how boats work, along with a...

From semi-trucks to monster trucks, see the variety of vehicles young readers in preK-2 encounter in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trucks work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or...

Row, row, row your boat -- or cruise on an ocean liner Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how boats work, along with a...

Red car, blue car, race car, police car Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of cars they might find in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how automobiles work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic...

From semi-trucks to monster trucks, see the variety of vehicles young readers in preK-2 encounter in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trucks work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or...

There were many real-life female fighters who wowed the ancient and modern worlds with their bravery and skills. This exciting book dives into the history of women who bravely fought - some to the death! Read about Cynane, the half-sister of Alexander the Great,...

GRADES 3-6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of flight in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after comparison at how aviation has changed our world. INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: Aviation is an example of the incredible power of...

It's no secret that crispy golden french fries are a perfect side for a burger or a hot dog. But their beginning is a bit more mysterious. This title examines the uncertain origins of this favorite food, charting their history up to the myriad...

In my book "It Starts With A Coin: The History of Money for Kids", I take kids on a journey through time, teaching them a basic history of where money came from. Then, we'll have a look at the history of money in the...

Emilie loves sharing the history of the U.S. Capitol Building as a Capitol tour guide, but what she loves even more is learning from those who lived the history she teaches to constituents of all ages In "A Call to Congress," the second in...