Howard Carter was a British archaeologist who made one of the most famous discoveries in history. In 1922, after years of searching in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, he discovered the hidden tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun. The tomb was filled with thousands of treasures, including golden jewelry, statues, chariots, and the famous golden burial mask. Unlike many other tombs, it had remain…
The Curious Polar Bear follows a polar bear cub as he leaves his den for the first time to explore the Arctic with his mother. Along the way, children encounter snowy landscapes, icebergs, the Northern Lights, and other Arctic features, presented in a gentle rhyming text with vivid illustrations designed to spark curiosity about the natural world.
The First Splash in Space tells the imaginative story of a character—often a young explorer or astronaut—who dreams of going into space and making a big splash (perhaps in a weightless bubble or cosmic pool). Through playful narrative and vibrant illustrations, the story introduces concepts related to space exploration, zero gravity, curiosity, and discovery. It’s designed to engage early…
The Old Toy Room tells the story of Lottie, who discovers a magical world in her grandmother’s playroom full of old-fashioned toys—like toy soldiers, rag dolls, teddy bears, and a beautiful rocking horse named Chester. When Lottie enters this world, she joins the toys on an imaginary adventure to attend a grand theatre opening, encountering lively characters and humorous obstacles along the…
Come along and join the fun, pulling the tabs to get a colorful, insider’s look at every aspect of interstellar flight. Blast off with a visit to the huge hall in the Space Center, which features models of the first craft and displays about the first space voyagers. Gaze at the life-size model of the Apollo 11; and take a little peek into the future of space exploration.
It’s 1901 and Henry Ford wants to build a car that everyone can own. But first he needs the money to produce it. How will he get it? He enters a car race, of course! Readers will love this fast-paced, fact-based story!
Journey into the fascinating and exciting world of life after death. Uncover the dark secrets of the mummies of ancient Egypt.
Discover the exciting world of pirates and buccaneers - who they were, how they lived, and their swashbuckling deeds. Find out what it was like to sail the Seven Seas, to dodge angry naval patrols and capture a Spanish galleon filled with treasure.'