Ready-made clothing was not always available to the settlers moving westward. Many people dyed, spun, and wove wool and flax to make the cloth from which they sewed their clothes. People… More →

Life could be joyful for girls and women living in the grand style of the 19th century. They worked hard to create happy lives for their families but often had few choices in education, jobs, More →

Get ready to explore Acadia National Park! Find out what makes this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains and on its shores. Discover some of the sights and activities More →

John and his sister Emily live with their family in an early settler community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and Emily's day begins with a More →

In this newly revised edition, John and his sister Emily live with their family in a farming community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and… More →

A Colonial Town: Williamsburg brings 18th century Williamsburg, Virginia to life for young readers. At a time when Virginia was a colony of England, children will witness its founding and… More →

As a crossroads between western and eastern cultures, Afghanistan is a living museum of ancient civilizations. Children will learn about Islam and its celebrations, the arts, pastimes, and… More →

From the dominating Hindu Kush mountain range to the desolate "desert of death", Afghanistan's many ethnic groups have made their home in this country's rugged terrain. Beautiful, full-color… More →

Centuries of invasion through its mountain passes have created a host of different ethnic groups in Afghanistan. From mountain villages and nomadic lifestyles to desert and city living,… More →

Major Mary Jennings Hegar helped fight off a group of 150 Taliban soldiers while landing a U.S. air force helicopter. Compelling real life stories in this book about careers in the air force… More →