History and The Past Books

Mary is a fearless adventurer. Fuzzy Monkey is her cautious but loyal companion. Mary and Fuzzy Monkey love to go squatching. In Squatching By Woods on a Snowy Evening, Mary takes Fuzzy Monkey on their snowiest adventure yet. But will Baby...

From fishing to sluggy friends, the prose in this book extols the joys of exploration in nature and raising 'wild' children.

Arthur Moffatt died of hypothermia in the afternoon of 14 September 1955, after his canoe capsized in rapids on the Dubawnt River in what is now Nunavut. Accusations of him began in 1959 and continued to 2014. The result was that much of the paddling...

""Stories of Rocks and Minerals"" is a book written by Harold Wellman Fairbanks in 1903, designed to introduce young students to the fascinating world of geology. The book is specifically geared towards grammar school students and is filled with engaging...

Joe Mills, Canadian military investigator, is requested to investigate the murder of General Pikes. In pursuit of the truth, a conspiracy unfolds exposing a sinister crime syndicate of art thieves with one goal in mind: starting WWIII.

Does your child likes pirates, treasures and want to find some themselves? If yes, then this activity book is for them.Activities such as coloring will improve your child's pencil grip, as well as helping them to relax, adjusting their mood and develop...

Help scripture come alive for students. This collection of 50 guided exercises plugs your students into the discipline of Lectio Divina without making it feel like homework. Each lesson takes students through the process of reading Scripture, meditation...

Sara is ready to enjoy her summer but plans soon change as the war moves into her town. Life is about to change in many ways and Sara's family will learn some important lessons in Faith, Courage and the power of Kindness.

Who said geography and history can't be fun? Marena Woodsit's new book, Canada's Kiddie History and Geography in ABC's, points out various interesting facts and places in an easy-to-read style (H for history, G for geography) that will captivate children...

Follow the fun, educational and challenging journey of a young child and his teachers and parents as they navigate the new school year amidst the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 by giving light to a situation everyone in the world is going through.

What happened in China in the Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976? Basically it was a 10 years long cold weapon civil war.The author of this book, Bill Xun Cheng, tells true stories around his living neighborhood and his family in the "Steel...

Follow along with Fred as we go into the daily life of a firefighter - from maintaining fire hoses and equipment to fighting fires.Firefighter Fred spends his day getting ready to fight any fire that comes his way. It's his first day...

Explore the fascinating history behind Disneyland - a theme park history book for kids 9 to 12Inspire an interest in history with this fun and immersive journey across 20th century US history through the lens of the happiest place on earth. From awful...

The Century World's Fair Book For Boys And Girls is a historical book written by Jenks and Tudor in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The exposition was a celebration of the 400th...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson brings to life the fast-paced, suspense-filled story of Abraham Lincoln's and Jefferson Davis's final journeys through our wounded nation following the Civil War. This middle grade nonfiction book is an...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Fearsome Charlie Grace holds a race of pirates in this book of rhyme, rhythm and fun. Each page introduces a new pirate coming to a calamitous, hilarious end in this adventure race.With colorful full-page illustrations and a wonderful sing-song...

Sarah crosses enemy lines on a top secret deception operation for General George Washington. Based on actual events."I have never been afraid of man or beast, Major Brooks. I can easily do this, trust me!" Sarah declared."But Sarah, we don't...

COME LEARN together with our main character, Daya! Daya never knew what her name meant or how important it was to her own religion. Her parents teach her the historical importance of both langar and seva, and how it is still relevant in our life today...

What truths are revealed in the Bill of Rights? Learn to find out. You need to know the rights stipulated by the constitution so that you can tell if injustice is done to you and the people around you. Reading will open your child's eyes to the truths of...

In this book, you're going to visit the major cities of Islamic rule. Going through these places will reveal distinct similarities and differences compared to where you are located today. Being aware of the existence of other regions and countries will...

Despite being in an era that's distant, ancient China set into motion several societal practices and values. Other than that, it also gave birth to inventions and pushed forward a lot of new technology and engineering practices that continue to be useful...

Did you know that there's a Forbidden City in ancient China? The city was a palace used by the Chinese emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. You can still see the city today, if you go to Beijing. If you can't go there yet, then these pictures and...

This book will breeze your through three of the most influential Islamic empires in history. Reading and learning about the historic past will help nurture an appreciation of the present and the future. Kids may find names, events and facts confusing but...

Maurice wrote this book to encourage all children to reach their goals and fulfill their dreams. He feels that all children have hidden gems within themselves to be successful. Believing that every child must be nurtured, loved, taught, and cared for,...