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For the curious student who loves wordplay, these clever riddles introduce the world of palindromes through humor and en

English is full of strange phrases that don't mean what they say. Learn the funny origins and true meanings of over 100

Luke’s summer of Little League is shattered when his mother admits she is a fugitive wanted by the FBI for a decades-old

Accused of a crime he didn't commit during the Great Depression, fourteen-year-old Ross finds an unexpected chance at a

For the student curious about the real faces of history, this account uses the diaries and letters of boys as young as t

The history of birthday cakes, the meaning of birthstones, and unusual party customs from around the world explain why w

Mike faces a desperate race against time when his diabetic brother, Buddy, disappears into the woods without his life-sa

A family honeymoon in Spain turns into a terrifying rescue mission after a brother and two feuding stepsisters are kidna

Albert Einstein’s life was as full of personal contradictions as it was world-changing theories. Uncover the human story

Follow Mandy through the transformative summers where she faces the trials of first love and the heavy realities of fami

For the nature-loving child who wants to know exactly what is hooting in the backyard at night. This guide brings the my

Returning to the island where her father drowned, Cyan searches for the truth behind his death while navigating a summer

Leslie struggles to connect with her mother and seeks guidance from a school advisor until a sudden crisis changes her e

Master thirty irregular verbs through the rhythm of humorous, alliterative couplets that make the jump from present to p

Life on Earth depends on a delicate web of connection; see how diverse species across the globe rely on one another to s

Ancient Egyptians mummified thousands of cats, and this look into the past explains the fascinating reasons behind these

Simple poems capture the quiet spirit of trees as they grow and change through the turning seasons.

For children who have questions about HIV or are worried about germs, this gentle photo-essay explains how the immune sy

Robbie decides to stop being a preacher’s well-behaved son and live life to the fullest before the turn of the century b

Greg Patent shares a personal account of his early years growing up in Shanghai during the turbulent years of World War

In a prehistoric river valley, thirteen-year-old Anooka defies her clan’s ancient traditions to forge a bold new life on

The harrowing history of the Holocaust is traced from its roots to the events in Warsaw and Auschwitz, emphasizing the v

One family is crossing the treacherous Oregon Trail, and every choice you make decides if they survive the journey to De

While her brother fights overseas in 1944, Margaret discovers a shocking secret about the school bully that forces her t