One hundred years ago on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight. The venture kicked off a frenzy for flight at the turn of the century. Children will… More →

Thomas Edison was known as an inventor, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Edison was younger, and what he did that made him famous later on. More →

Children are fascinated by the uses of gadgets from the past. In Tools and Gadgets, children will have the opportunity to learn about the tools found in the home, general store, doctor's… More →

This amazing book provides a snapshot of trade and commerce within and sometimes between various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating information More →

This important book shows how trade and commerce spread with the conquests made by the early Islamic empires. Key topics explored include: transportion by caravans, ships, and boats; monetary More →

In the 19th Century, railroads were a form of transportation that changed the world. Transcontinental Railroads looks at the sweeping changes made to society and the challenges created by the More →

With few roads and bridges, travel in the early days was slow, difficult, and often dangerous. The early settlers had to find creative ways of getting around. This attractive book describes… More →

Six new explorers have been added to Travel with the Great Explorers, a series that uses a modern tabloid-magazine style of reporting, gossip, and humor to introduce readers to the… More →

The outcome of the Civil War hinged on several pivotal battles in 1862-63. This volume covers the strategy, tactics, leadership, and outcomes of the key battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg,… More →

History is in the past, but the way we view it is always changing. Six important titles have been added to this remarkable series that looks at how evidence from the past, such as historical… More →