Young Readers History

Jesus asked his heavenly Father to make his followers completely one “so that the world may know that you have sent me.” (John 17:20-23). The Father granted his Son’s prayer. The history of the Church records how Christians, in unity, have recounted the Lord’s teachings, passion, and resurrection, celebrated the holy sacraments instituted by Christ, and made disciples of all peoples. In fact, the unity of the Church offers a compelling witness to the truth of the gospel. Reflecting on the amazing survival and expansion of the early Church, Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), ...

Baseball’s history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether they’re a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help your child thrive on and off the court. Are you hoping to find a baseball book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for, containing the stories of some of the most famous baseball players, teams, and games of all time. We discuss the challenges they faced and how those obstacles made them stronger. This book will engage every young baseball fan as they learn about both ...

This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young students. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.

Jesus asked his heavenly Father to make his followers completely one “so that the world may know that you have sent me.” (John 17:20-23). The Father granted his Son’s prayer. The history of the Church records how Christians, in unity, have recounted the Lord’s teachings, passion, and resurrection, celebrated the holy sacraments instituted by Christ, and made disciples of all peoples. In fact, the unity of the Church offers a compelling witness to the truth of the gospel. Reflecting on the amazing survival and expansion of the early Church, Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), ...

Basketball’s history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether they’re a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help your child thrive on and off the court. Are you hoping to find a basketball book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for, containing the stories of some of the most famous basketball players, teams, and games of all time. We discuss the challenges they faced and how those obstacles made them stronger. This book will engage every young basketball fan as they learn ...

The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession. The fascinating tales in The Disappearing Spoon follow elements on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine, and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them.

THE I ESCAPED SERIES DOESN'T JUST HOOK READERS—IT CREATES THEM. Can't get enough of the Titanic and survival stories? Our latest release deserves a top spot in your pile! What we do differently: We drop you straight into the most intense moment from page one, then backtrack to show how our characters got there - all while weaving in real historical facts that make you feel like you're actually living through the Titanic disaster. "A suspenseful survival series based on famous historical events. Verdict: excellent." - School Library Journal, 2025 Thirteen-year-old CJ and his new friend Meg...

WARNING: Reading this book while on the throne will make your bathroom breaks exceptionally entertaining, potentially causing delays in resuming your regular schedule! Ever pondered why reading in the bathroom makes you feel extra enlightened? Or the surprising truth about why some birds can sleep while standing up? (Hint: It's not due to their impeccable balance!) Hold onto your plungers, curious minds! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure through history, science, pop culture and the bizarre... in the pages of "At Home On The Throne", a hilariously addictive Bathroom Reader! ...

Are you looking for the perfect book for the young football fan in your life? Are you seeking an engaging book of stories that will have your child wanting to read more? Do you want to teach a young football fan about all of the legends of the past so that they can appreciate what their forefathers have done for the sport? Do you need a gift for a kid who’s crazy about football? Do you have a son, grandson, or nephew who plays football, watches football, or wants to learn more about the sport? This is the perfect book for any young football fan. It’s a collection of some of the greatest...

Lies My Teacher Told Me is one of the most important - and successful - history books of our time. Having sold nearly two million copies, the book won an American Book Award and the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship. Now Rebecca Stefoff, the acclaimed nonfiction children's writer who adapted Howard Zinn's bestseller A People's History of the United States for young readers, makes Loewen's beloved work available to younger students.

At the height of World War I, history’s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, and 1918 marked the first collision of science and epidemic disease.

Football’s history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether they’re a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help your child thrive on and off the court. Are you hoping to find a football book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for, containing stories of some of the most famous football players, teams, and games of all time. We discuss the challenges they faced and how those obstacles made them stronger. This book will engage every young football fan as they learn about both their...

From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young listeners alike.

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite Escapes. In this stellar, impactful book, a young teen navigates the devastating chaos of the Pearl Harbor attack during WWII. A Notable Children's Release from multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters. 15-year-old Billy embarks on a perilous journey to save his father during the World War Two assault on Pearl Harbor. Initially dismissed as a mere drill, the reality quickly dawns on Billy and his family. The island of Oahu is under attack! Worse, his dad is down there on the USS Oklahoma, laid up in the sick bay with two broken legs. He'll ...

Are you looking for the perfect book for the young hockey fan in your life? Are you seeking an engaging book of stories that will have your child wanting to read more? Do you want to teach a young hockey fan about all of the legends of the past so that they can appreciate what their forefathers have done for the sport? Do you need a gift for a kid who’s crazy about hockey? Do you have a son, grandson, niece, or nephew who plays hockey, watches hockey, or wants to learn more about the sport? This is the perfect book for any young hockey fan. It’s a collection of some of the greatest ...

Discover the Real Viking History That Will Forever Change How You See Medieval Europe Forget everything you think you know about Vikings. This groundbreaking viking history book reveals the sophisticated civilization that existed centuries before the famous raids—a culture so advanced it shaped the foundation of modern democracy, technology, and law. The True Viking History Behind the Myths While Hollywood portrays Vikings as savage barbarians, archaeological evidence tells a dramatically different story. This meticulously researched norse history book uncovers: • Advanced democratic ...

No Better Friend tells the incredible true story of Frank Williams, a radarman in Britain's Royal Air Force, and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met as prisoners of war during World War II. Judy, who became the war's only official canine POW, was a fiercely loyal dog who sensed danger - warning her fellow prisoners of imminent attacks and protecting them from brutal beatings. Frank and Judy's friendship, an unbreakable bond forged in the worst circumstances, is one of the great recently unearthed stories of World War II.

Are you looking for the perfect book for the young basketball fan in your life? Are you seeking an engaging book of stories that will have your child wanting to read more? Do you want to teach a young basketball fan about all of the legends of the past so that they can appreciate what their forefathers have done for the sport? Do you need a gift for a kid who’s crazy about basketball? Do you have a son, grandson, or nephew who plays basketball, watches basketball, or wants to learn more about the sport? This is the perfect book for any young basketball fan. It’s a collection of some of ...

Just another day in ancient Egypt for these kid detectives. Meet Zet, an extraordinary 12-year-old detective who's no stranger to cracking cases in his charming small-town setting. But now, he's faced with his most perplexing challenge yet. It's a thrilling middle-grade mystery, tailor-made for young detectives aged 9-12. ★★★★★ The Zet Mysteries: Over 1,000 Five-Star Reviews From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide. You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a ...

The Civil War divided a nation and turned brother against brother. Lasting four long years, it resulted in the deaths of more than 600,000 soldiers. IBOOKS For Young Readers presents a six-volume series devoted to this war, a war fought for liberation as well as reunification. With historic photographs and engaging text, "Civil War Chronicles recreates key battles and paints living portraits of the heroes who made the war of the states unforgettable."