#History

5000 Amazing Facts For Kids: Over 300 Full Color Pages with Fascinating Facts on Animals, History, Dinosaurs, Science, Music, and More

Author: Lodi Publishing Genre: History

5000 interesting facts fill this 320 page book for kids to enhance their knowledge and entertain them for hours. The 5,000 Amazing Facts for Kids Book includes: 320 Pages Bursting with 5000 Facts on Everything: Cool educational facts about history, animals, sharks, dinosaurs, trains, space, the human body, movies, tv, music, art, and so much more! Beautiful Images and Illustrations on Every Page: 320 colorful, high quality pages of random trivia facts and weird info that will engage boys and girls alike! Learn Funny and Interesting Facts: Quiz your parents and friends with this book filled with thousands of fun facts. Perfect Gift for Kids Ages 8 to 12: This is a perfect gift for the children in your life! It is so fun to read, it does not even feel like learning! Facts Include: Animals that have traveled in space include mice, a rabbit, a frog, and a tortoise. The first video arcade game was Pong, introduced by Atari in 1972. A satellite uses very little energy - about as much as two ordinary light bulbs. Read more

Countries of the World: A Visual World Geography Encyclopedia for Kids (DK Our World in Pictures)

Author: DK Genre: Anthology

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s book takes you on an exciting round-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on every continent! Did you know that Cuba’s national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India’s space program. Discover the countries of the world – explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this picture-packed children’s book. Every country's profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: - Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page - A highly visual approach to learning - An ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes - In association with The Smithsonian Institution This captivating kids encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by content, with informative profiles for each of the 196 nations of the world and striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts from around the globe! This world encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this engaging encyclopedia for kids an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations. Learn all about the world one picture at a time! If you like Countries of the World, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and explore the incredible animal kingdom with Animal Book. Read more

History's Strangest Mysteries: An Investigation For Young Readers (Adventures in History)

Author: Rex Langley Genre: Adventure

Let the Adventure Begin! History's Strangest Mysteries takes young adventurers on an epic journey through time, unraveling real-life puzzles that have baffled scientists, storytellers, and explorers for centuries. Designed to ignite curiosity and sharpen critical thinking, each fast-paced chapter reads like a mini case file, placing kids directly into the role of young investigators. With short, thrilling chapters featuring everything from lost civilizations to mysterious relics and legendary disappearances, this book is the perfect mix of wonder, weirdness, and real-world learning. This isn’t just a book of strange facts—it’s a guided tour through the greatest historical mysteries ever uncovered: Ancient Enigmas: the Great Pyramid of Giza, Easter Island's towering stone heads, and the unexplored vaults beneath the Sphinx. Cryptic Clues: the uncracked Voynich Manuscript, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Shroud of Turin, and the Nazca Lines of Peru--visible only from outer space. Modern Mysteries: the interstellar Wow! Signal, top-secret operations at Area 51, and disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. Legendary Tales: The Ghost Ship Octavius, Plato's sunken city of Atlantis, the Money Pit of Oak Island, and the secrets behind the Knights Templar. Extensively researched and written to inspire, each chapter invites readers to weigh the facts, explore the theories, and draw their own conclusions— perfect training for your future Indiana Jones . With bite-sized chapters and eye-catching content, even reluctant readers will be hooked from the first page. It’s ideal for solo reading or family time— parents might just find themselves pulled into the mystery, too . Looking for the perfect gift? History’s Strangest Mysteries is a must-have for fans of Weird But True! , Explorer Academy , or Ripley’s Believe It or Not! —a standout pick for birthdays, holidays, or any kid who loves asking “What if?” Grab your copy today and let the investigation begin—one mystery at a time! Read more

Mom, now I'm reading! Your child reads the bedtime stories to you - Suitable for first readers from 1st grade - children's chapter book

Author: Lilly Funkelstern Genre: Early Readers

With "Mom, now I'm reading!" - an innovative reading book especially for young readers - you can redesign your evening routine. You swap roles and your child reads you a story. Each story has an important message for moms . Here are the reasons why this book is ideal for young bookworms : Reading motivation : the humorous stories will capture your children's attention. Especially made for beginners : This book features large, clear type, vivid pictures and simple sentence structures, perfectly tailored for beginning readers. This makes reading even more fun. Short and sweet : The stories are just right for the short concentration span of children aged 6-9 and combine learning with fun. With a message : Each story has a message that will also make adults smile. Give yourselves a well-deserved break from the stress of learning. "Mom, now I'm reading!" makes reading fun again . Get your copy now and enjoy many unforgettable and relaxing evenings! It's perfect for children from 6 to 9 years old. Your child can use it to put you to bed and strengthen your bond . Read more

Scandinavia Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts: Kid Kongo Travel The World Series (Book 16)

Author: Kid Kongo Genre: History

Explore the amazing countries of Scandinavia . How they became a world power, there wealth, energy renewable sources, the holidays, the culture, the history of the countries. Gaze at some of the landmark pictures and find out fun facts about Scandinavia. Great for 5 to 12 year olds, for book reports or SA’s. Discover Scandinavia today and learn about a great country that has shaped world history. Read more

The History of the Civil War: Notable Events for Young Readers

Author: Susan B. Katz Genre: History

An introduction to the history of the Civil War for kids ages 6 to 9 The United States was not always united. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to leave the Union. Soon after, many other states joined it to try and create their own country: the Confederate States of America. Within months, the Confederates would launch an attack on Fort Sumter and begin a war that lasted almost four years. This engaging story explores how and why the war started, who was fighting, what happened during the many bloody battles, and how the Union and Confederacy reunited. This Civil War book for kids features: A visual timeline ―Kids will be able to easily follow the history of the Civil War thanks to a timeline marking major milestones. Core curriculum ―Teach kids about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How behind the Civil War, and test their knowledge with a quick quiz after they finish. Lasting changes ―Encourage kids to explore thought-provoking questions that help them better understand how the Civil War changed the United States. Get early readers interested in one of America's most defining historical events with this standout guide to the Civil War for kids 6-9. Read more

Three Little Words: A Memoir

Author: Ashley Rhodes-Courter Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

An inspiring true story of the tumultuous nine years the author spent in the foster care system, and how she triumphed over painful memories and real-life horrors to ultimately find her own voice. “Sunshine, you’re my baby and I’m your only mother. You must mind the one taking care of you, but she’s not your mama.” Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes, living by those words. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper into the foster care system. Painful memories of being taken away from her home quickly become consumed by real-life horrors, where Ashley is juggled between caseworkers, shuffled from school to school, and forced to endure manipulative, humiliating treatment from a very abusive foster family. In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed—and in doing so, discovers the power of speaking out. Read more

7 Habits of Happy Kids [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2008] Sean Covey

Author: Sean Covey Genre: Anthology

BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering. Read more

Curious George Colors Eggs (CGTV Reader)

Author: H. A. Rey Genre: Early Readers

George explores the wonderful world of color, but can he do it without getting messy? While dyeing eggs with Steve and Betsy, George accidentally falls into a pot of food coloring and turns yellow! Remembering his promise to the man with the yellow hat to stay clean, George experiments with the different dye colors to see which ones he can mix to turn him brown again. But can George right things before his friend returns to find a multicolored monkey? Includes activities that explore primary and secondary colors. Read more

I am Lucille Ball (Ordinary People Change the World)

Author: Brad Meltzer Genre: History Illustrator: Christopher Eliopoulos

In this sixth entry in the New York Time Bestselling biography series, humor is the heroic trait, and modern icon Lucille Ball is celebrated. Lucille Ball could make any situation funny. By making people around the world laugh, she proved that humor can take on anything. She never changed how she behaved to seem "proper," even when other people pressured her to. By remaining true to who she was, she made her mark in comedy and television—even becoming the first female CEO of a major Hollywood studio! This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Lucille Ball's humor and how it carried her to success is highlighted here. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! Read more

Moonwalk: The First Trip to the Moon (Step into Reading)

Author: Judy Donnelly Genre: History

Illus. in full color & full-color photos. "The story of Apollo II 's historic flight, from lift-off, through 'The Eagle has landed,' to splashdown and quarantine. Donnelly does a good job of setting the stage with chapters on the history of the idea of flight to the moon, astronaut selection and training, and look at the flight's effect on people in general."-- School Library Journal. From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more

See You Later, Alligator

Author: Sally Hopgood Genre: Adventure Illustrator: Emma Levey

A New York Times Bestseller! A silly story with bright, engaging illustrations and expressive, rhyming text that children will want to read—and giggle through—again and again. A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says good-bye to each of his animal friends. The tortoise stops for every last timid mouse and bumblebee, shouting his rhyming good-byes, making you wonder if, perhaps, he’s stalling the start of his trip. His animal friends appear startled as he suddenly pops up on each page to say adieu—especially the perplexed rhinoceros the tortoise mistakes for a unicorn! With each farewell, the tortoise’s good-byes get sillier and more creative. When will the good-byes end and the adventure begin? Read more