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Behind these Doors - As heard on Radio 4 Book of the Week

A powerful and affecting look at life in prison

Tutankhamun - The tale of the child pharaoh and the discovery of his tomb

Step back in time and discover the extraordinary life story of the famous boy king and how Howard Carter discovered his resting place.

I'll Tell You No Lies

From Amanda McCrina, the acclaimed author of Traitor and The Silent Unseen, I'll Tell You No Lies is a riveting YA novel of the Cold War ...

Wounded Knee - An Indian History of the American West

Dee Brown's bestselling adult book, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, opened the eyes of a generation to the Indian struggle to survive the ...

America Redux: Visual Stories from Our Dynamic History

A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read...

The Chicago Bears

"Engaging images accompany information about the Chicago Bears. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intende...

The Kansas City Chiefs

"Engaging images accompany information about the Kansas City Chiefs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is in...

Colonial Times Picture Book - An Alphabetical Journey Through Colonial America for Kids

Step back in time and learn about the daily life and times of early American colonists. Young readers will experience an alphabetical sna...

Weapons of World War II

Countries from all over the globe fought in World War II. Check out this book to find out more about the weapons used in World War II.

Nina Simone

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Nina Simone, a Black singer and activist whose artistic and cultural c...

Marie Curie and Her Daughters

'The story of a family of remarkable women, Marie Curie and her Daughters is a truly fascinating and inspiring read' BookTrust Imagine so...

Peter Parley's Common School History

Rescuing the Children: The Story of the Kindertransport

This important book tells the story of how ten thousand Jewish children were rescued out of Nazi Europe just before the outbreak of World...

At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui

Unearth the mysteries of the Mawangdui tombs and take a sneak peek at life in Han dynasty China! This middle-grade chapter book unearths ...

A Brief History of Hungary

Little People, Big Dreams: Black Voices - 3 Books from the Best-Selling Series! Maya Angelou - Rosa Parks - Martin Luther King Jr.

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Black Voices is a boxed gift edition set of three books—Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks—f...

The Big History Timeline Wallbook - Unfold the History of the Universe--From the Big Bang to the Present Day!

Unfold the history of the universe-from the big bang to the present day! Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History.

Little People, Big Dreams: Earth Heroes - 3 Books from the Best-Selling Series! Jane Goodall - Greta Thunberg - David Attenborough

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Earth Heroes is a boxed gift edition set of three books—Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, and Greta Thunberg—f...

The DC Book of Pride - A Celebration of DC's LGBTQIA+ Characters

Celebrate Pride with DC's LGBTQIA+ Super Heroes. Written and curated by DC expert Jadzia Axelrod, The DC Book of Pride profiles more than...

Hockey Strategies

The Turtle of Oman - A Novel

Here are some things Aref loves about his home. Mish-Mish, his cat The dunes in the desert His friends Diram and Sulima Fresh apricots Cr...

Say Her Name - Poems to Empower

"Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutali...

Brave Face - A Memoir

"[P]rofound…a triumph—a full-throated howl to the moon to remind us why we choose to survive and thrive." —Brendan Kiely, New York Times ...

Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers

This volume for young people is an honest and fascinating account of Michelle Obama's life led by example. She shares her views on how al...

SHOUT

A New York Times bestseller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Sp...

Timelines of Everyone - From Cleopatra and Confucius to Mozart and Malala

From William Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey and Anne Frank to Julius Caesar, get the inside track on the incredible lives of history's bigg...

Dear Rebel - 145 Women Share Their Best Advice for the Girls of Today

"More than 125 extraordinary teens and women share their advice, experiences, and the secrets of their success in their own words. Throug...

HM King Charles III: A Celebration

This Ladybird Book celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of HM King Charles III. Learn all about Charles' early years, school days...

History Year by Year - The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Events that Shaped the World

Discover the world's most significant events through a detailed, dynamic, book-long timeline of over 7 million years. When did Hannibal c...

Greta Thunberg

A biography of Greta Thunberg, who, when she learned of the climate crisis, stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power ...

Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight - Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX

The only picture book biography about unsung hero Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. From a young a...

Historium - With new foreword by Sir Tony Robinson

Explore the wonders of the past in this stunning collection of over 160 historical artefacts, from Ancient Rome to the dynasties of China...

Goddesses and Heroines - Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women from Around the World

"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than ...

Mophead Tu: The Queen's Poem

Lost Words - An Armenian Story of Survival and Hope

Based on a true family story, this inspiring picture book about the Armenian Genocide shares an often-overlooked history and honors the r...

Do You Know?: Farm Animals, Work, and Life

What do farmers do? How are plants grown? Where do the animals live?The Do You Know? series provides an in-depth look at a wide range of ...

Mahatma Gandhi: My First Mahatma Gandhi

Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Gandhi tells the inspiring story of this peaceful p...

Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in America?and the lives...

Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People

"For too long the Panthers' story has been a footnote to the civil rights movement rather than what it was: a revolutionary socialist mov...

Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive an equal education to boys. But Maria's mother was supportive of he...

An Invisible Thread Christmas Story: A True Story Based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller

From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes the true, heartfelt, and extraordinary story of how one woman...

The Mount Everest Disaster of 1996

Adventures in Time: The Six Wives of Henry VIII - The Wives of Henry VIII

Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME* series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all true 'Winter h...

Our World in Pictures The History Book

From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a book, ...

Kay's Incredible Inventions - A fascinating and fantastically funny guide to inventions that changed the world (and some that definitely didn't)

Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone...

Olympic Gold 1936: How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler's Evil Myth

"Jesse Owens' gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi lead...

Christopher Columbus

Alexander the Great

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein is known as one of the most brilliant people in history. His many theories and discoveries changed the way scientists thi...

Anne Frank

Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding du...

Usborne: Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Long Ago

Who built the Great Wall of China? Why did Egyptians make mummies? When did pirates roam the seas? Inquisitive young children can discove...

Eva Beaver, Builder Extraordinaire: How to Build a Pyramid

The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft(r) Archaeology

"Archaeology is the scientific study of tools and other artifacts left by those in the past. In Minecraft, players can also take part in ...

Medicine

This volume takes readers on a riveting journey through time, exploring the evolution of medicine from ancient remedies to cutting-edge a...

Should Kids Go to Protests?

"Protests are an important way people use their voices to fight for change. Throughout history, young people have often been involved in ...

Believe Me - The True Story of How a Trafficked Teen and Her Advocate Changed the Justice System and Found True Freedom

The True Story of How a Trafficked Teen and Her Advocate Changed the Justice System and Found True Freedom. When Andrea Powell, a longtim...

99 Questions About ... Answered!: The Aztecs

Discover the fascinating world of the Aztecs through 99 questions and answers

Building Connections

"Making connections with others in the community is an essential life skill, and one that can help young people successfully navigate the...

Choosing Respect

In an ever more diverse society, young people encounter differences more than ever before...and that's a good thing! This guide explores ...

I Can Be Brave Like Martin Luther King Jr.

A colorful board book with an attached finger puppet to celebrate the brilliance of Martin Luther King, Jr.