Books

Fear of communism swept the United States during the McCarthy era. Learn how political repression and false accusations

For the inquisitive student seeking to understand how faith and divinity shaped the laws, art, and daily lives of people

The world shifts from hand-forged tools to massive steam-powered factories in this look at the inventions and industries

Travel back to the Viking Age to see how these Scandinavian sailors actually lived, from their epic voyages to Greenland

For the young historian curious about the brave women who served during World War II and the complex origins of global c

For the student grappling with how economic systems and history intersect. This guide breaks down the 1929 crash and the

For the curious student starting to ask about how America began, this guide introduces the early colonies and the founda

Trace the long history of gender-variant behavior and third genders from ancient records to the modern coining of the wo

Spark your child's curiosity about the era of great thinkers and artists. This guide simplifies the transition from the

A cultural explosion in Florence sparked a rebirth of art and science that pulled Europe out of the Middle Ages and laid

For middle grade readers curious about historical mysteries, this guide explores the brave but tragic search for the Nor

Trace the evolution of nuclear science and the high-stakes political events that defined global tensions during the 20th

For the curious student asking why countries go to war, this guide breaks down the complex causes of the War of 1812 wit

For middle-grade students curious about 20th-century history, this book offers a clear, visual introduction to the compl

For the curious child who wonders how we started tracking time and sharing ideas across the ages.

For the curious middle grader wondering how different countries became the nations they are today. Explore the unique be

Perched high above the Euphrates, the ancient city of Dura-Europos reveals a rich history of Greek, Parthian, and Roman

For the child curious about why the United States joined World War II, this guide explains the impact of Pearl Harbor an

For the curious child asking how the world works, this book makes complex ideas about fairness and government easy to un

A house cat named Rusty trades a life of comfort for the dangers of the forest, where he must prove his loyalty to a cla

Ancient Mesopotamia comes to life through theories of a lost civilization that shared advanced knowledge with the earlie

Cyrus the Great rises from Persis to topple empires and forge a massive territory stretching across West and Central Asi

For the young explorer curious about how civilizations began, this book introduces the legendary kings and cultures of a

For the curious child who wonders about lost cities and ancient people. This guide introduces the rise and fall of the M