Born in Romania in 1928, Eliezer ("Elie") Wiesel had a childhood steeped in the traditions of his Orthodox Jewish family. From the moment of his family's deportation to the death camp at… More →

Bursting onto the world stage at the age of 11 as Hermione Granger in the film version of Harry Potter, Emma Watson has since become an acclaimed actress, voice for social change, and style… More →

The War of 1812 resulted in a surging sense of nationalism for both the United States and Canada. This fascinating book looks at the achievements of the military leaders and other key figures More →

"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered: the goal is to discover them." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Galileo Galilei, an artist and… More →

Local merchant Mr. Rummage tells the story of renowned astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei, after Digby and his sister discover Galileo's telescope among the collection of flea market… More →

Let's learn about famous explorers from American history and the significant roles they played in shaping the United States. Engaging text and full-color photographs and fact boxes capture… More →

Think you know all there is to know about Greek gods and goddesses? Listen well, mortal, as I tell you my tales. Marvel at my greatness as I rule from my throne on Mount Olympus. You've never More →

Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth… More →

Harriet Tubman was one of the greatest figures in the movement to end slavery in the United States, but what about before that? What happened when Tubman was younger? What did she do then… More →

Harry Styles first rose to international fame as a member of the pop group One Direction, which took the world by storm after its members were discovered on The X Factor. But his successful… More →