Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Exploration & Discovery

1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause...

46 Cartas Estoicas para Niños es una inspiradora colección de cartas que presenta a los niños de 6 a 12 años la sabiduría atemporal del estoicismo de una manera sencilla, cercana y fácil de comprender. A través de 46 cartas llenas de historias, reflexiones...

Are you ready to have your mind blown? Wow all your friends and family with 5 jaw-dropping facts about science each day. Discover 5 facts a day, 5 days a week with this exciting science book for children aged 8-12. With five facts a...

A colorful, laugh-out-loud journey through the world's most incredible discoveries by award-winning duo Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.Dive into A Day in the Life of Fossils, Fire, and Other Fantastic Finds and explore the amazing moments that changed our world. Told in a mix...

A children's guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way. This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices. Time is...

Crack open this fascinating book and become an expert on everything Egypt, from pyramids and pharaohs to mummies and tomb raiders. Clever design, engaging text, and easy-to-understand explanations will make amateur Egyptologists out of any elementary reader--just beware of the Curse of the Pharaohs...

A refreshingly engaging introduction to flags of the world and the stories they tell.Did you know that the flag of the USA was inspired by that of the East India Company - a private shipping company that traded in the spoils of the British...

2020 American Indian Youth Literature Young Adult Honor Book 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, selected by National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children's Book Council 2019 Best-Of Lists: Best YA Nonfiction of 2019 (Kirkus Reviews) - Best...

A companion book for young readers based on 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the groundbreaking bestseller by Charles C. Mann.Author: Charles C. MannPublisher: Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublished: 09/08/2009Pages: 128Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.90lbsSize: 10.00h x 10.10w x 0.70dISBN: 9781416949008Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated...

Kirkus Reviews Best Children's BookThis thrilling and terrifying true story of the 1879 search for the North Pole follows the frightening fates of the USS Jeannette crew as disaster strikes -- and the men battle to survive two years bound by ice. In the...

Discover the unsolved mystery of Captain Kidd's treasure in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers!Captain Kidd was a famous pirate. Legend says that, before Kidd was captured, he buried a sizable treasure of silver, gold, and precious gems. But it's...

An imaginative nonfiction middle grade exploration of mythology, paleontology, and early civilizations through legendary creatures from across the globe and the fossils that might have inspired their origins that "will draw in the most reluctant readers" (School Library Journal, starred review). What if we...

This series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum. DK Super History: Lewis and Clark Expedition is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full...

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the incredible Apollo 11 journey to the Moon with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Space Busters Race to the Moon will introduce kids...

Un increÃ-ble viaje al espacio en el que los niños aprenderàn todo sobre el Sol y los planetas a travÃ(c)s de informaciÃ3n detallada e increÃ-bles ilustraciones y fotografÃ-as. Listo para viajar al espacio exterior? Explora el origen del Sistema Solar y recorre sus planetas,...

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on our planet. Open this book and a massive T. REX springs out, flashing...

Everest is the world's highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as "Goddess Mother of the World" or the "Peak of Heaven." To explorers and adventurers,...

This book of maps helps you navigate the big topics that explain the world: science, history, nature, and space. Maps can help you find your way around more than just places, and knowledge can be shared using more than just words. Using maps, children...

Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration offers a fascinating look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers ages 9-12 can delve into the expeditions of Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan,...

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Take a trip through the history of trains to discover how they have revolutionized not only travel but also our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson,...