John Wesley Powell worked as a geologist and an adventurer. Find out how Powell became the first person to chart the course of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. The book also… More →

Kamala Harris is the first woman to hold the office of vice president of the United States. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office. More →

King George III of England ruled in revolutionary times. Over the course of his reign from 1760 to 1820, he steered through the global conflict of the Seven Years' War, lost England's… More →

Kit Carson was a famous mountain man and wilderness guide in the Wild West. Find out how his work as a guide on John C. Frémont's expeditions west and across Death Valley made him a popular… More →

In 1804, on their famous expedition to explore the uncharted American West, Lewis and Clark promised the Missouri Indians peace and prosperity if they didn't make war. This fascinating new… More →

Located in Philadelphia, learn about the significance of the Liberty Bell, its historic past, and why it is a great symbol of the United States of America. More →

More than 3 million men served in the Union and Confederate militaries during the Civil War. This volume traces their recruitment, training, battle tactics, weapons, food and clothing, and… More →

The era of the southern plantation was a time when many wealthy "planters" lived in grand style next door to the slaves who helped them achieve it. Life on a Plantation introduces children to More →

This fascinating book brings to light the profound changes that took place during the American Revolution. It was often hard to distinguish homefront from battle front as most of the 13… More →

Life during the Civil War wasn't business as usual in the North or the South. This volume examines the economic impact of the war on the civilian population, as well as the political… More →