Humanities & social sciences Books

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Living for more than five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth. Interweaving lovely, meticulously drawn pictures with a story line that spans 5,000 years, Alexandra Siy invites young naturalists to explore the secrets...

In his first ever children's book, singer David Archuleta conveys the profound love to be found in our personal relationships with God. David was truly inspired in writing this book. I know it will reassure every child that God is there waiting...

Classic games for playful babies-level up your little gamer and "spark imaginative play" (School Library Journal) in Gamer Baby: Video Games! Grab your controller!Are you ready to play?Time to pick a character.Which one do you want to be? With this...

Big concepts like supply and demand are easy to understand when we're talking about teddy bears!The factory produces teddy bears.The materials come from all around the world.The cost of a bear includes everything needed to make it.The store sells each...

Slow down, tune in, and discover the very purposeful play of infants and toddlers.Addressing considerations like choosing interesting materials, setting up safe and inviting environments, and why you are the most important element of play for very young...

Richard III: The 30-Minute Shakespeare This edition of Richard III features seven scenes, opening with the Duke of Gloucester's villainous "Winter of our discontent" speech and followed by his audacious wooing of Lady Anne. Queen Margaret's...

Age range 12+This edition of Henry V presents eight scenes, using all actors as Chorus. Included in this riveting cutting are Henry's inspiring "band of brothers" oration to his men, a merry interlude with Bardolph and friends, and an...

Age range 12+Julius Caesar: The 30-Minute Shakespeare presents eight spellbinding scenes from this timeless masterpiece. The action begins as the soothsayer warns Caesar of the Ides of March and continues as Brutus conspires against Caesar...

Age range 12+The Two Gentlemen of Verona: The 30-Minute Shakespeare presents six captivating scenes from this high-spirited play. Proteus pledges his love to Julia, but then falls in love with Silvia, who had planned to elope with Proteus's...

Age range 12+Hamlet: The 30-Minute Shakespeare offers five scenes from this enduring tragedy. The Ghost of Hamlet's father calls for vengeance, and Hamlet uses the players to prove Claudius guilty. The cutting includes the murder of Polonius,...

Age range 12+King Henry IV, Part I: The 30-Minute Shakespeare combines comedy, tragedy, and history into a rollicking six-scene drama performable in a half hour.This adaptation includes tavern revelry, highway robbery, and the telling...

Age range 12+Othello: The 30-Minute Shakespeare is a gripping seven-scene interpretation of this Shakespearean masterpiece.There is a dramatic build as each successive event draws Othello closer to jealous rage. Iago convinces Othello that...

Age range 12+King Lear: The 30-Minute Shakespeare renders six powerful scenes from this enduring tragedy. Starting with Lear's banishment of Cordelia, the plot advances irresistibly, featuring scenes of brother Edmund's villainous plotting and...

Age range 12+The Comedy of Errors: The 30-Minute Shakespeare offers five raucous scenes from this extravaganza of mistaken identity.The abridgement begins with a dramatic physical enactment of the twins' separation at sea. The play continues...

Age range 12+Love's Labor's Lost: The 30-Minute Shakespeare plays three action-packed scenes from this tale of King Navarre and his three lords, who have vowed to retire from women for three years. Naturally, the Princess of France and her three...

Age range 12+Planning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language...

Age range 12+Planning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language...

Widely studied, frequently staged-verbatim theatre is everywhere. In this new book, Mark Wheeller, the author of verbatim hitsToo Much Punch for Judy,Hard to Swallow,Missing Dan NolanandGame Over, and the most performed living playwrights in the UK,...

Age range 9 - 12 yearsMy Jewish Faith is one of 6 titles that introduce the young reader to the basic beliefs and rituals of the 6 main world religions. The author and photographer have followed the life of a young girl as she practices her...

Age Range 9 - 12 yearsMy Muslim Faith is one of 6 titles that introduce the young reader to the basic beliefs and rituals of the 6 main world religions. The author and photographer have followed the life of a young girl as she practices her...

Age range 9 - 12 yearsMy Hindu Faith is one of 6 titles that introduce the young reader to the basic beliefs and rituals of the 6 main world religions. The author and photographer have followed the life of a young girl as she practices her faith...

Age range 9 - 12 yearsMy Sikh Faith is one of 6 titles that introduce the young reader to the basic beliefs and rituals of the 6 main world religions. The author and photographer have followed the life of a young boy as he practices his faith...

Age range 12+Planning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language...

Age range 12+Planning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language...

Economic inequality affects everybody.No matter how rich or poor you are, economic inequality impacts every aspect of your life-the place where you live, the opportunities you experience, the healthcare you get, the education you receive. More Than Money...

Age range 12+ Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stuff, award-winning children's...

In this full-color illustrated nonfictiontitle, middle-grade readers learn the why and how of cities. Topics include infrastructureand urban planning, municipal governments, services like water and energy, and howpopulation, demographics, and geography...

Ages 7 to 10 yearsHave you ever wondered what the world looked like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Eight-year-old author Elliott Seah did, and took it upon himself to find out more. In his first book, he takes readers on a fact-filled...

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home. American History for Middle School-Grades 6-8The SECOND book in a two-volume narrative for Young Readers studying Land of...

Age range 12+Entrepreneurship can change your life - and even the world. Idea Makers shares the incredible stories of 15 women who changed the world through their entrepreneurship. Author Lowey Bundy Sichol presents five industries that women are leading...

Sharing perspectives on their journeys into the physical sciences, these heroes provide readers with advice about overcoming adversity.Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science explores the lives of 15 diverse, contemporary female scientists...

A completely revised edition of James W. Loewen's classic retelling of American history, based on six new textbooks and including an all-new chapter on the recent past Since its first publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has gone on to win an...

Some myths don't die, and lies are still being told about Christopher Columbus: that he "discovered" the Americas (not only was the land familiar to native inhabitants, but it had also been visited before by Europeans), that the land was sparsely...

Help children cultivate a practice of gratitude and a sense of wonder for the world around them with Goodness Gracious: A Gratitude Book for Children.Have you ever felt so happy that it seems like your whole body is smiling and you wanted to say thank...

Age range 9 to 12Discover the scientific secrets of Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, and more in J. K. Rowling's universeMovie-goers and young readers the world over have been spellbound by the tales of The Boy Who Lived. J. K. Rowling's stories have...

Age range 9 to 12 Learn about the science used by Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and more in the Star Wars galaxyStar Wars has captured the hearts and imaginations of sci-fi fans worldwide. We all marvel at its...

An activity book series, priced competitively, that will surely become a firm favorite with Muslim parents. Released in time for Ramadan 2019, these books, with the support of online retailers in particular, should sell incredibly well during the Muslim...

This simple but beautiful book helps childrenunderstand who Allah is. It introduces some ofHis divine attributes: His Oneness, His infinite Power,Love and Mercy, and it ends with the promiseHe has made to those who believe in Himand make Him happy.It is...

Find out about what you wash for wudu, how often it is done and why it is important in Islam. Features dot-to-dot drawings, coloring fun, puzzles to solve and over sixty stickers to stick.Introduce the Muslim ritual ablution (wudu) to children with this...

Introduces the five pillars of Islam to young children: believing in Allah and the Prophet Muhammad, praying, fasting, giving charity and performing Hajj Board book that has been trimmed in the shape of a mosque with a dome at the top Bright eye-catching...

This unique, ambitious and entertaining book presents twenty-nine scripts in detail and offers examples of a hundred more. Written in nontechnical prose and organized into brief but comprehensive sections, it will serve as a handy reference for world...

A reassuring introduction to the idea of going to the hospital, with classic illustrations by StephenCartwright. This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way to get little children used to the idea of going to thehospital. Clear, reassuring text...

Fully-illustrated and filled with real-world examples, this book explains the basics of psychology, from how people think, feel and behave to how scientists can study and be sure about what is actually going on in other people's brains.

A stunningly illustrated guide to simple affirmations for young children, building self-esteem and confidence.  When you feel nervous,And you are ready to move on, Put your hands on your belly, take a breath, and say:  I Am Brave! This brightly...