Exploration & Discovery
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Who Was Ernest Shackleton?
$5.99 Read moreAs a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton’s incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early 1900s made… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Buckley, James
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 26 2013
- ISBN10: 0448479311
- Language: English
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The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish: Based on a True Story
$9.99 Read moreA riveting, unforgettable survival story, poetically told and exquisitely illustrated with rounded scratchboard art, that captures the strength and grace of Inupiaq culture.
In 1913, a boat called Fis
- Author: Martin, Jacqueline Briggs
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: November 01 2005
- ISBN10: 0618548955
- Language: English
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Pedro’s Journal: A Voyage with Christopher Columbus August 3, 1492-February 14, 1493
$6.99 Add to cartPedro de Salcedo could not have known what adventures lay ahead His incredible voyage as ship’s boy aboard Christopher Columbus’ Santa Maria would bring both danger and excitement. Pedro captured his… [more below]
- Author: Conrad, Pam
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: September 01 1992
- ISBN10: 0590462067
- Language: English
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Thrown to the Wind
$35.93 Add to cartBased on a true story. In October 1660, Etienne Gayneau rushes through the cobblestone streets of La Rochelle, France, to meet his cousin at the harbor. A ship carrying King Louis XIV’s elite musketee
- Author: Cetas, Amanda M.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: October 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1956277110
- Language: English
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Unsolved! History’s Mysteries
$13.99 Read moreHistory is full of unsolved crimes, mysterious disappearances, and strange sightings. Readers will discover some of the most well-known mysteries in history–including Amelia Earhart, Big Foot, and th… [more below]
- Series: Time for Kids(r) Nonfiction Readers
- Author: Herweck Rice, Dona
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: July 01 2012
- ISBN10: 1433348292
- Language: English
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The New York Public Library Amazing Explorers: A Book of Answers for Kids
$17.00 Add to cartSail down the Ivory Coast with the ancient Phoenicians. Meet theKublai Khan with Marco Polo. Join the Antarctic explorers in theirrace to reach the South Pole. Discover vast new lands, plumb thedepths… [more below]
- Series: New York Public Library Books for Kids #11
- Author: The New York Public Library
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: June 26 2001
- ISBN10: 047139291X
- Language: English
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Henry Hudson: An Explorer of the Northwest Passage
$8.99 Add to cartExplore the life of Henry Hudson in this captivating biography. In the early 1600s, England was amid the many countries in search of a northern passage to trade with the Far East. After many explorers… [more below]
- Series: World Explorers
- Author: Hazleton, Amie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2017
- ISBN10: 1515742091
- Language: English
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Apollo 11 Q&A: 175+ Fascinating Facts for Kids
$7.99 Add to cart175+ fascinating facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 how we got to the moon
From cube-shaped astronaut foods to the famous moon walk, there are so many incredible things for kids to learn about the Apo
- Series: History Q&A
- Author: Halls, Kelly Milner
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: December 07 2021
- ISBN10: 1648765912
- Language: English
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Dinosaur Tales
$19.99 Add to cartFollow along with BJ, scientist and dinosaur lover, on a prehistoric adventure through a magical portal in his very own backyard. Learn about the different dinosaur species and share with the people y
- Author: Agunbiade, Olajide Bj
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 28
- Publish Date: August 04 2023
- ISBN10: 9798218180980
- Language: English
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Medical Invention Breakthroughs
$9.99 Add to cartWith trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse rang… [more below]
- Series: Edge of Medicine
- Author: Schwartz, Heather E.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 15 2023
- ISBN10: 1945564903
- Language: English
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Haunted Histories
$14.99 Add to cartGuided by tween ghostorian Virgil, readers will discover fascinating facts about calamitous events throughout history as they explore castles, palaces, and dungeons and those infamous figures associat
- Author: Everett, J. H.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: July 02 2013
- ISBN10: 1250027268
- Language: English
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Torn
$8.99 Add to cartJonah and Katherine embark on a chilling journey to discover the Northwest Passage in this new installment of the New York Times bestselling series that brings history to life.
Teenager John Hudson va- Series: Missing #4
- Author: Haddix, Margaret Peterson
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: June 26 2012
- ISBN10: 1416989811
- Language: English
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Vaccine Breakthroughs
$9.99 Add to cartWith trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse rang… [more below]
- Series: Edge of Medicine
- Author: Schwartz, Heather E.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1945564733
- Language: English
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Pedro’s Pan: A Gold Rush Story
$22.99 Add to cartDiscover the whimsical tale of friendship between one man and his gold pan, and their journey in the wake of the Gold Rush.
“A plucky pan is a prospector’s devoted companion as they venture through th
- Author: Lasley, Matthew
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 19 2019
- ISBN10: 1513141406
- Language: English
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Genetics Breakthroughs
$9.99 Read moreWith trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse rang… [more below]
- Series: Edge of Medicine
- Author: Schwartz, Heather E.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 15 2023
- ISBN10: 1945564873
- Language: English
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The Mount Everest Disaster of 1996
$8.99 Add to cartOn May 6, 1996, dozens of excited climbers set off to scale Mount Everest and reach the tallest point on Earth. On the morning of May 10, the skies were clear. The summit was in sight. But hours later… [more below]
- Series: Deadly Expeditions
- Author: Rodriguez, Cindy L.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1666390410
- Language: English
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Amazing Treasures: 100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind
$24.00 Read moreExplore history, culture, geology, and the environment through treasures ancient and modern! Discover 100+ of the world’s most extraordinary man-made and natural treasures, objects and places.
Giant g
- Series: Our Amazing World #2
- Author: Long, David
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: February 02 2021
- ISBN10: 1912920506
- Language: English
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The Mystery of the Titanic: A Historical Investigation for Kids
$9.99 Add to cartUncover the secrets of the Titanic in this fascinating exploration for kids 8 to 12
If you’re interested in the incredible story of the R.M.S. Titanic, this book helps you dive even deeper. Start with- Author: Halls, Kelly Milner
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 116
- Publish Date: March 09 2021
- ISBN10: 1647398770
- Language: English
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Pirates: Spot the Myths
$8.99 Read moreThroughout history, people have told many stories about fearsome pirates on the high seas. But not all of them are true! Was walking the plank a common punishment that pirates used? Did pirates keep p… [more below]
- Series: Two Truths and a Myth
- Author: Kim, Carol
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 1669062686
- Language: English
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My Daniel
$9.99 Read more“All I want to find is one dinosaur,” Daniel was saying. “And I’ll find it right here. Like I do all my fossils.” Wandering through the Natural History Museum with her grandchildren, Julia Creath feel
- Author: Conrad, Pam
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: April 15, 1991
- ISBN10: 0064403092
- Language: English
