Discovery and Exploration Books

Have you read about the story of the colonies during Colonial America? You might have and you might have been confused by the different dates names and events. Let's take a breather and review the information through this edutaining learning resource...

Why do we have to step back and learn about ancient civilizations? Because these are periods that have shaped modern belief systems and cities. Everything starts from something and the ancient civilizations are the beginnings of societies. Read about the...

Charles Lindbergh was a fearless aviator inventor environmental activist and explorer. He lived a very busy yet highly fulfilling life. What adventures will his story tell you? What great achievements did he accomplish? You can read and learn about his...

You can see the Great Wall of China from outer space - that's how big it is! In this ancient history book you're going to learn the why's and the how's behind the building of the Great Wall. You'll be reading some pretty interesting tales laced with lots...

There's a reason why the Wild West is called as such. History will give you some pretty good (but lengthy) explanations. The purpose of this educational book is to make history a fun read for 6th graders like you. Facts are explained in a way that they...

When dinosaurs lived they must have been magnificent creatures. You can tell based on the fossils they leave behind. One of the most prominent finders was Barnum Brown. This book will discuss how and when he discovered the most famous dinosaur. Go ahead...

This is a comic story that gives an inside look into the Children's journey inside the militant Greek city-state of Sparta. The story continues with a young boy from Libu and his cousin's journey into the Spartan military program known as "Agoge." The...

It's a great adventure for Max and Luke. Take the magic of reading and learning, stir in a little curiosity, and get some help from your friends along the way, and you're ready to go on the best adventure. The real secret is in the name. The RIGHT HERE...

<p><strong><em>An adventure series filled with mystery, suspense, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teens</em></strong></p><p>With Grade 10 &ldquo;done and dusted,&rdquo; Peter can now enjoy a summer...

<p><strong><em>An adventure series filled with mystery, suspense, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teens</em></strong></p><p>Having narrowly pulled off a near-impossible mission on Sevlar a few months...

Été 1786. Deux garçons orphelins de quinze ans sont sur un voilier parti de Southampton, en Angleterre, pour le Nord-Est du Pacifique. Alexis, d'origine acadienne, cherche ce qu'il reste de sa famille dispersée, et Hugh rêve d'une vie meilleure. Mais un...

Are you ready to start an enchanting island adventure with the "Hello, Hawaii! Activity Book: Explore, Play, and Discover Island Travel Adventure for Creative Kids Ages 4-8." Join Sophie and Stephie as they journey through the stunning landscapes and...

At the end of this book, you should be able to explain in your own terms Columbus's first journey to America. Read about his three ships, the land that he named India, as well as the circumstances of his landing. What name did he give the native people?...

At the end of this book, you should be able to correctly identify the early Spanish explorers who landed in America. Learn how and why they traveled, and what they discovered in the states that are now Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Go ahead...

The Roman empire has occupied the island of Britannia with its war elephants and legions, suppressing the local tribes. In response, a young boy is sent to Rome to infiltrate the occupying army and learn its ways to help the Britons get their revenge...

Journey into astronomy with Caro's Comet: The Celestial Cinderella, the whimsical story of Caroline Herschel, the first female astronomer to discover "the first lady's comet!"Caro longs to study the stars, view comets, and learn about astronomy, so her...

A book about planets and our solar system for children, Contains information about each planet in the solar system, what it's made of, its distance from the sun and what kind of atmosphere it has.Very useful for little astronomers to increase their...

The Young Colonists is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1885. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a group of young English colonists who travel to New Zealand to start a new life...

How many kids know how to find gold? Probably not many!Jake's Golden Handbook is a non-fiction book for kids about finding gold.It gives insider tips about panning and detecting for gold, what you'll need if you ever go gold fossicking and about...

Copper the basset hound travels the world with his friend, Amanda, while she digs on archaeological sites. On this trip to Qumran, an ancient city next to the Dead Sea, this adventurous dog follows his nose up the nearby cliffs and into a cave. There he...

In the 17th century the little Caribbean Islands - Anguilla, Nevis and St. Christopher (St. Kitts) were chosen by England for the first experiment in the design for sugar and cotton plantations for profitable trade. England needed workers. They brought...

IT'S TRUE: Jewish Girls Have Changed the WorldThis book celebrates the lives and extraordinary contributions of eighteen Jewish girls whose aspirations and triumphs shaped the future of our world. Whether in exile, in a laboratory, or in a library,...

"A bold, big-hearted start to a groundbreaking new series." --Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and EvilThe New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Wonders series and books in the 39 Clues series, Peter Lerangis, brings us the...

Wide as the Wind is the winner of the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Young Adult Fiction, the 2017 Silver Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Young Adult Fiction - Historical/Cultural, and the 2018 silver Feathered Quill...

""The Moral Pirates And The Cruise Of The Ghost"" is a novel written by William Livingston Alden in 1881. The book follows the adventures of a group of pirates who are determined to live by a strict moral code. Led by Captain Tom, the crew of the Ghost...

A readable history for Catholic Elementary students, The text presents the context for the founding of the United States including the years of the Crusades and exploration. Told in story-telling fashion, students are drawn into the events leading up to...

The explorer and discoverer holds a unique place in history. The fame of the statesman or the soldier who controls or decides the fate of a nation may decline and disappear outside the boundaries of his own land. Except to his own countrymen his memory...

Wisst ihr eigentlich, wie Pyramiden aussehen und wo sie zu finden sind? Diese Frage kannst du sicherlich schon beantworten: Na klar, dass sind diese großen, dreieckigen Bauten in der Wüste von Ägypten! Vermutlich hast du auch schon davon gehört, dass sie...

This Christmas Books Wimmelbuch book is entertaining and educational. The purpose of the book is to develop children in a fun way, instilling a love of reading and solving intellectual problems. And also lay the foundation for the ability to work with...

Have you ever started on a journey toward a destination but did not find it? Instead, you discovered something else that was interesting?Did you realize the toothpaste tube, Pepsi, crepes, and safety pin were all discovered by accident?With Fun...

Do you think women are Courageous? Clever? Ambitious? Revolutionary? Innovative?Women can be all these things and more...This book covers the stories of 55 Extraordinary Women that impacted and shaped our world. From world leaders to activists, business...

TORC est un CHAT unique, avec deux séries d'ouvrages en préparation: TORC le CHAT découvertes et TORC le CHAT petites histoires.TORC a été sauvé en 2009 d'un refuge pour animaux dans...

When young Richard Brandon is sent to Australia to start a new life, he has no idea what kind of challenges await him. But with his determination and quick thinking, he quickly becomes one of the most successful ranchers in the region. 'First in the...

In 1859, Charles Darwin unveiled to the world a theory so controversial that it shook the very foundations of science and theology.If you are a fan of Tintin, Maus or the popular Science Comics series you will love Charles...

Long years ago, when this country was still an unbroken wilderness inhabited only by wild beasts and Indians, and rivers were the only highways of travel, there stood upon the southern shore of the swiftly flowing James a fine brick mansion belonging to...

Have you ever wondered... Why a day has 24 hours? Why is there a hole in the doughnut? Why do we light candles on a birthday cake?Like many people, you've probably asked some of these questions when you were younger or maybe recently. Well, you will be...

A week after the housefire, Daniel sifted through the scorched remains of his home in search of something to salvage. Kicking his parents' twisted metal bedframe, he glanced at Pastor Lovejoy. "Pastor, do Hannah and I have to move West with Morgan and...

Shane O'Connor, an astrologer's assistant in the year 1497, has the chance to travel with the great Vasco da Gama. Their quest? To discover a sailing route to India, a task many feel is impossible. When hearing of it one man exclaims:"Well, it seems all...

Peter, 12, has just inherited the title of Lord Aubrey at the death of his father. When his jealous Uncle Diego devises a plot to make himself the next Lord Aubrey, Peter escapes and, under a false name, joins Christopher Columbus on his voyage across...

Brecon, 13, and already a tribal chief in Spain, must leave home and join Hannibal. Sent to Carthage, he learns to read and write, ride as one with his horse, and wrestle well enough to defeat a tough bully. With Hannibal he embarks on a dangerous and...

Nick Young, a 12-year-old American orphan, sails the Southern Seas with Captain James Cook. From Tahiti to Australia they sail, discovering peoples, animals and plants previously unknown to Europeans. Forced into service for the British Navy, Nick...

Join Tom Lee, a 12-year-old orphan from France, as he sails with Champlain in the year 1604 to explore Eastern Canada. Learn how they set up a settlement in Port Royal, before harsh winters, fights and scurvy take such a toll on the settlers that they...

Vasco Coelho, a 14-year-old royal page for the Portuguese King, travels to Spain with Magellan to request financing for an expedition into waters unknown. They are searching for a Western sea route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia - Islands overflowing...

Oliver Barrett is only 12 when he becomes a musician onboard one of Sir Francis Drake's ships at war with the Spanish Armada - a large battle fleet preparing to fight England. Four years after returning home with enough money to buy an estate a...

Cathay is a long way from his home in Venice, but when 14-year-old gondolier, Tonio Tumba receives the chance of a lifetime, he doesn't say no. Leaving behind his only possession, a shabby green gondola, Tonio eagerly joins Marco Polo on his adventure.As...

This is the story of a new country-of the days when Captain Arthur Phillip was made first Governor of New South Wales and began to build the town of Sydney, It is a sequel to 'John of the Sirius', wherein John traveled with his family to Botany Bay.John...

Innsbruck, Austria is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world. High in the hills of Austria, you can get a feel of what it was like in the not too distant past, and in the old part of town, they have made great efforts to preserve what has...

Step into the Room 17 pod and travel back in time with room 17, where history really does come alive. This time go back to the time of the founding of the missions. Find out what our heroes bring back with them from the past and what they learn about...