History Chapter

The Royal Society's Science Book of the Year "...Henry Gee presents a pithy, fascinating account of the stages of biological evolution. He's a deliberate, engaged narrator whose slow pacing will require adaptation. This and creative background music and sound effects (dinosaur sounds?) create a...

This is one of the defining novels of English writer Julian Barnes. An entertaining melange of stories starting with a contemporary account of the launch of Noah's Ark takes us into unexpected areas of human foibles, activities, and tendencies.

Hoist the mizzenmast and batten down those bloody hatches: Pirates! Scoundrels Who Shook the World tells the hilarious-but-true adventures of history’s most amazing pirates.

Learn all about the Savage Stone Age, with all the nasty bits left in. You probably thought that Stone Age people spent all their time standing stones up on one end and rubbing sticks together to make fires.

The book that started it all! Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, which is based on her life growing up as an American pioneer. Told from four-year-old Laura's point-of-view, this story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on...

How well do you know the ground beneath your feet? A primer for every Earth resident, by Harvard’s acclaimed geologist. “A sublime chronicle of our planet." –Booklist, STARRED review Odds are, where you’re standing was once cooking under a roiling sea of lava, crushed by a towering sheet...

One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.

From the creators of National Geographic Kids’ wildly successful Greeking Out podcast, this New York Times bestselling tie-in book delivers a clever tongue-in-cheek retelling of 20 classic Greek myths. This kid-friendly collection of tales from Greek mythology showcases familiar favorites from...

The second book in the treasured Little House series, Farmer Boy is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved story of how her husband, Almanzo, grew up as a farmer boy far from the little house where Laura lived. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique...

Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, On the Banks of Plum Creek is the fourth book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they leave their little house on the prairie...

⭐ 2026 Updated & Illustrated Edition – A Baseball Story That Will Inspire Every Young Athlete ⭐ ⚾ One Season. One Chance. One Player Who Must Step Up When Everything’s On The Line ⚾ 🔥 A Heart-Pounding Baseball Story About Courage, Teamwork & Discovering The Leader Inside 🔥 🎯 Perfect For Readers Ages 8–12 Who Love Sports, Team Spirit & Nail-Biting Competition 🎯 Are You Ready To Step Onto The Mound… And Into The Pressure Of A Lifetime? 💥 Jake Has Always Dreamed Of Standing Tall On The Pitcher’s Mound. But When He Finally Makes The Team, The Real Game Begins—...

What if one jump could send your child through time? In this exciting and imaginative children’s book series, boys and girls ages 7–12 discover a magical trampoline that launches them into thrilling time travel adventures. With every leap, they are transported to a different moment in history—or even the future—where they must explore new worlds, solve challenges, and find their way back home. Perfect for middle grade readers, these engaging short chapter books are filled with action, imagination, and unforgettable journeys. From ancient civilizations and dinosaurs to outer space ...

The preaching of the truth, brother, and the confession of Orthodoxy is more needful for us than everything else, and we must make this confession before all mankind. For this is the foundation of all who believe. On account of this confession Peter was called blessed and was appointed to bear the keys of the kingdom of God. Paul, too, bore the hope of receiving the crown of life, since he kept and preached the faith. Indeed, the whole choir of the saints who did likewise and finished the race well has been glorified. We must also build up our neighbor, as much as we are able.

“Ridley leaps from chromosome to chromosome in a handy summation of our ever increasing understanding of the roles that genes play in disease, behavior, sexual differences, and even intelligence. . . . . He addresses not only the ethical quandaries faced by contemporary scientists but the...

A “masterful” (The Washington Post Book World) account of the quest to solve one of the great mysteries in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and Catherine the Great “Riveting . . . unfolds like a detective story.”—Los...

The dragon’s out of the bag in this urban fantasy series, where a boy from Brooklyn is on a mission to help magical creatures! This magical collection includes books 1 to 3 of the critically acclaimed series by award-winning author Zetta Elliott. There are two rules when it comes to the...

The trans-dimensional library teeters on the brink of catastrophe – and only one book can save it. The Secret Chapter is the sixth instalment in the Invisible Library series from Genevieve Cogman. As Irene tries to manage a fraught truce between the warring Fae and dragon factions – not to...

Celebrate Indigenous thinkers and inventions with this beautifully designed, award-winning interactive nonfiction book—perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass. Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving...

In 2007 the Windjammer Company, at one time the world’s largest sailing ship company, collapsed and millions in paid customer’s funds disappeared. Created by Mike Burke in 1947, the windjammer company, also known as ‘Burke’s Navy, was a rough recruit of mismatched sailors and once derelict sailing ships, all of whom Burke gave another chance. When he was asked to investigate the strange demise of the Windjammer Company back in 2009, the writer was immediately drawn into the world of corporate intrigue and sibling rivalry. In Capturing the Last American Pirates, the author has ...

The fascinating companion title to the award-winning historical novel Blood on the River: James Town 1607. After the colony of James Town is founded in 1607. After Captain John Smith establishes trade with the Native Americans. After Pocahontas befriends the colonists. After early settlers both...