Quick view The Lincoln Memorial by Kristin L Nelson The Lincoln Memorial looks like a Greek temple with thirty-six columns. Do you know why there are thirty-six of them? Or which of Lincoln's speeches are carved into the walls of the memorial? Discover the answers to these questions and more in The... View Details
Quick view The Great Chicago Fire by Robin Johsnon True or false? In October 1871, a cow kicked a lantern over and sparked a fire that would destroy much of the city of Chicago. The cow tale is likely not the true story, but the damage and death toll of the Great Chicago Fire were very real. This... View Details
Quick view Alcatraz by Natalie Hyde This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some AmericaÂ’s worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what it was like to live there, and why it was virtually impossible... View Details
Quick view Life in a Castle (Paperback)- OSI by Kay Eastwood Shows the activity around the castle, from the lords and ladies in the Great Hall and the Solar, to the cooks in the kitchen and the servants and craftspeople in the bailey. This work helps children learn about: the master mason and the other... View Details
Quick view The Lost City of Atlantis by Natalie Hyde The legendary island of Atlantis was said to have incredible buildings, waterways, and art—far advanced for its time. Then, in a day and night, it was destroyed by earthquakes and floods, disappearing forever into the earth. Was this fascinating place... View Details
Quick view Sparta! by Kylie Burns The ultimate military society is explored in this book on the ancient Spartan civilization. From training methods to the famed Battle of Thermopylae, the heroics and failures of Sparta are uncovered. View Details
Quick view Pompeii by Robin Johsnon This captivating title examines the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in 79 A.D. and what the remnants of this buried city can teach us today. View Details
Quick view Ancient Homes by Saranne Taylor From mighty castle strongholds to the buried ruins of Pompeii, this engaging title unearths ancient homes. Concepts include how and why ancient homes were built, as well as their discovery through archaeological digs. View Details
Quick view The Mystery of Atlantis by Kathryn Walker More than 2,300 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato wrote about a glorious ancient city that sank without trace beneath the waves. Ever since that time people have wondered where this lost city, Atlantis, might be and whether it actually existed. This... View Details
Quick view Hidden Worlds by James Bow What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed such as underground tunnels, abandoned towns, ancient cave... View Details
Quick view Haunted Objects by Grace Ramsey This title looks at how objects can be haunted and gives examples of famous places with such objects. View Details
Quick view Haunted Ships, Planes, and Cars by Grace Ramsey This title looks at haunted ships, planes and cars around the world with paranormal activity that has happened there. View Details