This engaging book follows the travels of French nobleman Sieur de la Salle who expanded the fur trade in North America - then called New France - and explored the Mississippi River down to… More →

This fascinating book follows the expeditions in Africa of Scottish missionary David Livingstone, to find the source of the Nile River, and British-American journalist Henry Stanley, to find… More →

NASCAR runs its races on massive speedways that seem to take on a personality of their own. From the tight turns on the small town ovals to the mighty superspeedways that help cars reach top… More →

Famous Native North Americans explores the lives and achievements of several exceptional men and women throughout history including Hiawatha, Pocahontas, Sacagawea, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph,… More →

Discover how the thoughts and actions of famous medieval men, women, and children shaped history. Explore the lives of powerful kings and queens, rebellious peasants, fierce warriors, and… More →

In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan took five ships and 200 men on an epic journey around the world on behalf of Spain. This colorful new book follows the world's first… More →

Forensic scientists can get an awful lot of information from the smallest things. This interesting book looks through the microscope at hair samples that reveal tell-tale DNA and fibers whose More →

How do you solve a difficult crime? The clues are in the prints-fingerprints, footprints, teeth marks, and more. This intriguing book describes how our prints are unique and how they are used More →

Every year since 1903, teams in Major League Baseball have battled for the chance to play in the final games of the World Series. This exciting book explores historic moments in World Series… More →

Born into slavery, Douglass became an eloquent spokesperson for both black's and women's rights. During and after the Civil War, Douglass became a confidant of presidents Abraham Lincoln and… More →