History and the past

Age range 9+ Six women tried and convicted for a crime of their times. Six incredible true stories spanning five centuries: the heretic, the witch, the young first-fleeter transported to Australia; the Indian princess turned suffragette, wartime spy and...

The Tuttle All About Asia series offers a journey to a new place--and ways to bring it to life. Dive into stories, try some crafts, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs...it's the next best thing to being there!A book for...

"A nuanced portrayal of fire as a force to be respected."-Publishers WeeklyLife as we know it evolved with fire; there is no us without it.With lyrical text grounded in the latest research, this picture book shares the primal connection between all...

Age range 6+The third book in this Times Best Read pirate investigator trilogy.The Countess of Bohemia's jewels have been stolen by a ghost. Not just any old ghost, but the ghost of Captain Scarletbeard, the scariest pirate who ever lived! Flynn and the...

Age range 9 to 12 Join TV's Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer.From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud's passion for the...

Tuyet remembers little about life before the Saigon orphanage, before polio left her limping and in constant pain, before the war made it too dangerous to stand under the bomb-filled Vietnam sky. Unable to play with the other children and knowing that at...

Kirkus Best Teen & YA Nonfiction of 2022"An unforgettable physical and emotional journey." - Kirkus, STARRED review In this harrowing survival story, Brian Koonoo takes off on a hunting trip in Canada's Arctic. After his snowmobile breaks down, his...

Age range 10+Why do stars twinkle? What's the best way to start spotting constellations and comets? Is there life beyond Earth? What's the chance of a catastrophic collision with a killer asteroid?He's covered the big space questions for adults, now...

Cor'Meum, an industrialized world, led by the guidance of technology, and by King Erebus. It has been claimed that magic is part of the past. Robotics and machinery fill their presence in the streets of Cor'Meum; machinery such as replacing lost limbs,...

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home. American History for Middle School-Grades 6-8The SECOND book in a two-volume narrative for Young Readers studying Land of...

Sharing perspectives on their journeys into the physical sciences, these heroes provide readers with advice about overcoming adversity.Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science explores the lives of 15 diverse, contemporary female scientists...

John James Audubon's passion for birds inspired a national movement to protect birds and their habitats.As a child, John would often skip school to roam the countryside. He collected bird nests, unique stones, bits of moss, and other items of interest...

Age range 9 to 12Introduce a new generation of readersto the man who wrote the phenomenally beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit.J. R. R. Tolkien for Kids takes young readers through the exciting life of the man who created amazing new worlds...

The fire broke out at 2:40 p.m. Thousands of men, women, and children were crowded under Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's big top watching the Flying Wallendas begin their death-defying high-wire act. Suddenly someone screamed "Fire!" and the...

Age range 12+Pirates are a perennially popular subject, depicted often in songs, stories, and Halloween costumes. Yet the truth about pirates - who they were, why they went to sea, and what their lives were really like - is seldom a part of the...

With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for a "The Lego Movie" style, action-adventure film, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children's brand. While there are several successful...

From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to the many amazing builds you can create in Minecraft!  With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner...

2018 San Diego Book Awards FinalistCleopatra has been called intelligent and scheming, ambitious and ruthless, sensual and indulgent. This unique biographycaptures the excitement of her life story, including portions that have been largely neglected,...

Age range 9+ The 17th-century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho practically invented the haiku. He's most famous for his travel journals. But how did he come to be such a traveler in the first place? This delightful volume - written entirely in haiku...

Age range 5+The patterns include in Art Puzzles for Kids Chinese Ceramics includesdaring dragons, elegant cranes and beautiful roses, among many other plants and animals. Kids will have fun identifying all of the wildlife and mythical creatures painted...

This sequel continues the critically-acclaimed graphicnovel Awesome Asian Americans!Learnabout 20 more trailblazers who have enriched the USA.This diverse cast includes historictrailblazers (actor George Takei, author Amy Tan) to current celebrities...

Amy Chan Zhou's searing memoir about growing up in rural Communist China features descriptions of pastoral beauty and tales of the simple joys of raising farm animals or catching fish in a local river. However, her childhood is scarred by the primitive...

Now more than ever, kids want to know about our country's great struggles during World War II. This book is packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. Much more...

The true story of a fourteenth-century traveler, whose journeys through the Islamic world and beyond were extraordinary for his time.In 1325, when Ibn Battuta was just twenty-one, he bid farewell to his parents in Tangier, Morocco, and embarked on a...

Unofficial hacks, tips, and tricks to help gamers survive in the world of Five Nights at Freddy's!Five Nights at Freddy's is an iconic jump-scare horror game experience with massive appeal for kids and adults of all ages. Ever since its 2014 release, it...

Age range 7 to 12With Hacks for Minecrafters: Earth, you'll know everything you need to know to harness the world of cutting-edge, augmented-reality world of Minecraft Earth on your phone or tablet. This is the illustrated guide you need to create the...

Age range 7 to 12With more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has captured the imagination of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Aquatic, you'll be able to discover the hidden gems of its new and improved underwater world...

Age range 5 to 9 Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses! Little Doctor Valentina is back with a brand new adventure! This time, join Valentina as she explains the concept of genetics, using her adorable puppy, Mendel, as...

Age range 5 to 9Come along with Valentina, the astronaut, on this incredible journey to Mars and become a space genius!Up past the exosphere, thermosphere, and mesosphere, we will find outer space and learn the answers to some big questions.What is the...

Age range 9 to 12Discover the scientific secrets of Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, and more in J. K. Rowling's universeMovie-goers and young readers the world over have been spellbound by the tales of The Boy Who Lived. J. K. Rowling's stories have...

Age range 5+Dig in to your favorite Minecraft jokes!All your favourite Minecraft jokes are now in one place! This collection of three titles from the Jokes for Minecrafters series brings you over two thousand puns, one-liners, and wisecracks about all...

Age range 9+Ravenclaws the world over will find their place in The Unofficial Harry Potter Jokes Book: Raucous Jokes and Riddikulus Riddles for Ravenclaw. This third book in the series dives deeper into this magical universe, poking fun of every...

From the bestselling author of Hacks for Minecrafters and Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder comes the most encompassing guide ever to combat in the world of Minecraft. Now in paperback for the first time and completely revised and updated! With more...

A New York Times bestseller, now in paperback for the first time and completely revised and updated! With more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has taken control of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for Minecrafters, you'll be able to...

Age range 7 and upWhether you are a hardcore gamer ready to master the latest game, a newbie to the world of Roblox, or a parent trying to find out more about it, this book is the essential guide to all things Roblox. You'll learn the basics and...

Age range 7 to 12With Minecraft's latest version, the Combat Update, everything you know and love about your favorite game has changed. Learn how to master Minecraft 1.9 with this all-encompassing guide to using the game's new features! When you play the...

Find out how gum became everyone's favorite chewing candy in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of the How It Happened! series.Baseball stadiums, movie theaters, underneath your desk at school-gum is everywhere. But how did this gluey glob become...

Find out how sneakers took over the world in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of a series about the stories behind cool objects!From going to school to shopping at the mall, sneakers are one of the most comfortable ways to get around. But how did...

Age range 6 to 12Create, prevail, change the world...like a GIRL! This celebration of international girl power honours a multitude of women who made a difference. Once upon a time, "like a girl" was an insult. Not anymore! In every walk of life,...

Age range 6+Obsessed with Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the inventor whose work made them all possible: Ralph Baer, creator of the first home video game system! Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms...

Age range 5 to 9Holidays are FUN - and this entertaining nonfiction picture book introduces kids to 14 celebrations from around the world!Across the globe, every country has its special holidays. From Brazilian carnival and Chinese New Year to France's...

In simple and easy to understand language along with stunning, full colour illustrations, this book takes the reader through the acts of how to pray and the intentions behind them. It also features facts about prayer and common questions children may...

The classic introduction to origami paper folding for beginners!Florence Sakade's time-tested origami book for beginners has been given a complete makeover, with an attractive new layout, improved instructions and updated diagrams. These improvements...

All About Indonesia is a book for children that takes them on an adventure through one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse countries.Along the way, kids are introduced to Indonesian culture and history, the food, the language, and the...

From the deepest heart of the Moghul palace, tucked away in purdah, her face hidden by veils, one princess came to rule all of Moghul India. She introduced efficiencies, encouraged trade, and made possible a great flowering of the arts...

Njinga, the Warrior Queen, fought fiercely to keep her people from slavery. Yet she engaged in slave trading herself, performed human sacrifices and - some believed - even murdered her nephew, feasting on his heart...

The last empress of China, Cixi fought ruthlessly to isolate her country from the West, while cloistered inside her lavish Forbidden City, ignoring the needs of her people. But was the Dragon Empress evil or just out-of-touch? Gorgeous...

Discover, or rediscover, a 'time machine' which takes the reader back into the past. It depicts the history of one particular piece of land in Sydney from 1788 to 1988 through the stories of the various children who have lived there. It aims to teach the...