In 1673, the partnership of Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit missionary, and Louis Jolliet, a coureur de bois, resulted in the first French expedition down the Mississippi River. The legendary… More →

The Marquis de Lafayette was a young aristocrat from France who played a key role in the success of the American Revolution. From a wealthy family with a military history, he admired the… More →

Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Mars! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes the Red Planet so special. Explore its double moons, giant craters, and… More →

We now probably know more about Mars than any other planet in our solar system other than Earth. Spectacular images highlight this exploration of the fourth planet from the Sun, its two… More →

These Olympic sports are physical and strategic contests between individuals based on ancient combat techniques. Some require hand to hand contact while others use equipment with which to… More →

Kick into high gear with Martial Arts in Action. Children will learn about karate, tae kwon do, jujitsu, judo, and kung fu. Important concepts are also discussed, including self-defense,… More →

Young readers are given an exciting introduction to the masters of karate, judo, taekwondo, and kung fu in Martial Arts Legends. Read on as the lives of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and other… More →

Local merchant Mr. Rummage tells the story of Martin Luther King's microphone to Digby and his sister Hannah. This book relates the biography of the civil rights leader and his inspirational… More →

Maserati has long had a reputation for excellence under the hood. The car's history of dominating on the racetrack speaks for itself. Developed by five brothers at the beginning of the 20th… More →

Experiments and research challenges help reinforce mathematical concepts in this fascinating book about great math thinkers in history and their discoveries. Readers will enjoy reading the… More →