History

"Well-behaved women seldom make history." --Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Women Who Broke the Rules celebrates the bold and brave women who have forged their own ...

Be smitten by the sword! An extraordinary young artist brings the history of this noble weapon — and its skillful masters — into stunningly sharp relie...

Bobbie Kalman & Heather Levigne. Includes Index.Categories: Children's Books Activities, Crafts & GamesGames

THE GREAT ESCAPE was the most daring and meticulously planned prisoner-of-war breakout of the Second World War. Yet not many Canadians―least of all childr...

How fast did baby dinosaurs grow? Which dinosaur swallowed pebbles on purpose? Discover everything you need to know about prehistoric monsters in this extr...

Discover both the hardships and fun experienced by girls and women in the past century. From work in the home to the laughter and merriment at social event...

Describes early techniques for grinding grain, the parts of a gristmill and how they worked, and the role of the mill in the communityCategories: Children's...

Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many ta...

Elementary Science - Sound and Sound Waves\What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more?\In 1806, scientist...

Chronologically profiles one-hundred wars from 547 BC through the present day, highlighting key battles, contributing factors, great commanders, and key the...

Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives. This hands-on series lets them disco...

A newspaper-style activity book for the discerning dinosaur, packed with paleo puzzles, fearsome facts and giganto games. Meet real-life reptiles and read f...

'Oh, it seems so wonderful that I'm going to live with you and belong to you. I've never belonged to anybody' When a scrawny, freckled girl with bright red...

This second book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won a...

Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series. The year 1960 was a turning point in the civi...

Do you think spies are stupendous? Ninjas are neat? Mysteries are more than meet the private eye? Then you'll love That's Sneaky, the most surprising and su...

It’s been months since brothers Jack and George’s adventure in Camp 30, where they’d been sent to spy on the high-ranking German prisoners of war. Now...

From Former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza Comes A Book For Young Readers That Highlights Barack Obama's Historic Presidency And The Qua...

Picture a Crow Indian elder, his wizened eyes catching yours in the ancient flicker of firelight. His mesmerizing stories span the ages, from Custer to Wor...

Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation's past-- from the pilgrims' first feast to today's high-tech, low-fat fare Who ...

Discusses the fight between Britain and France over territory in Canada, specifically those wars and battles in and around Acadia.Categories: Children's Boo...

How much fun was life aboard the Mayflower? Did Pilgrims dance with Indians to Plymouth Rock? If there was no football to watch on TV, what did people do ...

“Amazing Grace! (How sweet the sound!)” The hymn’s composer, John Newton, led a successful life as a seafaring trader, sailing from Liverpool to Afr...

From earth-shattering innovations and amazing inventions to achievements in government, culture and history, Canadians have played a major role in shaping t...

All the facts that young hockey fans really want to know!What milestone did Connor McDavid hit in his February 17, 2021 game? How many points did Wayne Gret...

Provides young readers with an account of one of the greatest archaeological discoveries, the body of a 5,300-year-old human, and offers detailed informatio...

With a stirring quote set within a stunning and incisive collage, Zalben sets the tone for each of the sixteen peacemakers she profiles in this book. Mahat...

written For Young Adult Readers, This Biography Of Einstein Includes Basic Summaries Of Some Of His Most Famous Scientific Theories Along With The Story Of...

Discusses the process of mummification, and looks at the history of the practice in Egypt as well as in other places in the world.Categories: Children's Boo...

A richly illustrated celebration of Canadian ingenuity What do the Ballard fuel cell, a wind-up Walkman, and a programmable hand have in common? How abo...

From The Legendary Civil Rights Activist And Author Of The Million-copy Selling Warriors Don't Cry Comes A Powerful, Timely New Memoir About Growing Up In T...

Featuring more than 1,500 images that bring the story of the past to life through a detailed timeline, this visual world history book helps children naviga...

Illus. with full-color photos. Unlock the secrets to the mysterious monuments of the ancient world--from Egyptian pyramids, built before the invention of t...

In March 2000, a suitcase arrived at a children's Holocaust education center in Tokyo, Japan from the Auschwitz museum in Germany. Fumiko Ishioka, the cente...

Where would we be without inventors, philosophers, economists, politicians, explorers, and other "ideas" people? Some of our historical heroes were lone ge...

If someone should ask you "Where you 'longs to?," he's probably from Newfoundland and Labrador, and he wants to know where you are from. The name of this ex...

attention! Amy And Dan Cahill Have Been Located Once Again, This Time In The Company Of The Notoriously Unreliable Alistair Oh. Could They Have Been Foolis...

Changing minds one song at a time. The 1800s were a dangerous time to be a black girl in the United States, especially if you were born a slave. Ella Sheppa...

One Peace celebrates the Power of One, and specifically the accomplishments of children from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace. Janet...

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of ...

A visual and informative guide to one of the longest and most controversial wars in American history, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitne...

George and his family have been relocated to Bermuda in the hope that the Nazi agents who’ve been trying to kill them lose the scent and think them dead. ...