Discovery and Exploration Books

""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...

Dual Language Edition: Arabic and English.The Paragon Expedition is the thrilling story of  twins stranded on the moon. The Story is inspired by the great explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. With his courage and prudence he saved 27 people who lost...

The Paragon Expedition is the thrilling story of  twins stranded on the moon. The Story is inspired by the great explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. With his courage and prudence he saved 27 people who lost their ship but not their hope.

A fascinating account of the world's famous explorers, including the early travelers in ancient times, the discovery of the New World, explorations in Africa and Australia, and the expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Many of the explorers tell...

This captivating picture storybook blends the magic of Istanbul's rich culture and history with the universal themes of family and friendship. Readers of all ages will be drawn into this enchanting story, where ordinary boys become heroes on an...

Are you ready to have your mind wander while you discover some of the craziest and most interesting true stories ever told? The world is an everchanging place full of incredible and interesting stories from our past, present and future. Do you...

It's that time of exploration and keeping new discoveries at bay. This book is your ultimate stock of knowledge about all the notable discoveries and conquests during the age of exploration. Don't get lost in this new continent. Keep reading and keep...

TORC the CAT invites his wonderful audience to share in the joy of coloring the amazing animals he discovered in his first book,TORC the CAT discoveries in North America part 1. This coloring book is a perfect non-screen activity to stimulate your...

Jake and his Grandpa head off to the goldfields to search for gold. It's much harder for Grandpa to find gold than he expects. What they find just proves that one man's trash is indeed another boy's treasure.A warm-hearted story of a boy and his...

This story, told by Bozy the Goat, draws its inspiration from the village of Kinderdijk in the Netherlands. Through Bozy's eyes, children will enjoy exploring the ways in which people used to-and still do-live in windmills and farms in the Netherlands.

Virginia City was a mining boomtown; it appeared virtually overnight as a result of the Comstock Lode silver strike of 1859, found because of the sticky mud washed from the shovels while mining for gold! During its heyday, Virginia City had more than...

Young Bright Eye: Or Charlie Harvey�������s First Voyage is a novel written by Anne Jane Cupples and published in 1875. The story follows the adventures of Charlie Harvey, a young boy who sets out on his first voyage aboard a ship called the Bright Eye...

Wrecked On Spider Island: Or How Ned Rogers Found The Treasure is a classic adventure novel written by James Otis and first published in 1896. The story follows the young protagonist, Ned Rogers, who is shipwrecked on an island inhabited by spiders and...

The Stars And Their Stories: A Book For Young People (1913) by Alice Mary Matlock Griffiths is a comprehensive guide to the stars and their stories, written specifically for young readers. The book covers a wide range of topics related to astronomy,...

Theobroma Cacao, the Chocolate Princess, and her Uncle Choco take the reader on a tour of the Kingdom of Cacao to learn about chocolate’s journey around the world. Bilingual children's story in English and Spanish. 

Isis is so excited to be going on holiday with her mum but she has no idea how amazing it is going to be.Join Isis as she learns all about life in Ancient Egypt with the help of a beautiful goddess ... who shares the same name!Isis loves her name.Do you...

You've probably heard of Magellan in your history books but do you really know his story? You might only know of his achievements and incredible voyages but to know where he got his bravery from, you must first know how he grew up. This biography book...

Sail into the unknown with Vasco da Gama - the bold explorer who, at the dawn of the great Age of Exploration, became the first to connect Europe and Asia by sea.This Tale for Tiny Travellers features 11 full-colour illustrations designed to introduce...

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...

Thrilling twists and turns surround Robert and Michael as they continue their adventures around the world's oceans. Aboard a whaling vessel with their family of shipmates, a perilous hunt causes the death of a beloved friend and it is the catalyst for...

An adventure story series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teensPeter, an exceptionally clever junior high school kid, is pulled into an adventure where he and a few friends have to solve a series of very challenging...

La Ceinture métisse relate l'histoire d'un jeune Métis vivant tout près du Fort William, un poste de traite de fourrures situé au lac Supérieur, il y a quelque 200 ans maintenant.Son père est guide. Il passe la grande partie de l'hiver dans les...

X marks the spot…The thought of what I might discover when I open the old trunk is intriguing, and I sense an exciting adventure is waiting on the other side of the dust-covered lid. I’m not disappointed. Inside the trunk, I find...

First published in 1908, this book by Wilbur Fisk Gordy is a collection of stories about American explorers, from Columbus to the Lewis and Clark expedition. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of North America and the people who...

What happens when a meteor hits Antarctica, releasing gasses and causing a chemical reaction that somehow brings a dinosaur back to life? A Dinosaur in Antarctica: Min Finds Paradise is a book about a dinosaur trying to find a way home back to his...

Christophe Colomb et la Découverte de l'Amérique Expliquée aux EnfantsA la recherche d'une lecture historique et éducative pour votre enfant, qui lui apprendra non seulement comment le monde dans lequel nous vivons aujourd'hui a été découvert petit à...

Experience the gripping historical adventure tale of young heroes during the end of the Ice Age, a time of melting glaciers, mass extinctions, and unpredictable dangers. When twelve-year-old Twig begins having recurring nightmares about a green...

'The Raindrop Who Couldn't Fall' received the 'Seal of Approval' from Literary Classics. This book is a story for young readers, based on the idea that changing your thought patterns can change the outcome of events in your life...

Embark on two full length exhilarating adventures alongside teenagers Gary Cole, Tucker Browne, and Sue Browne as they venture unchartered territories in search of lost fortunes!In Mystery of the Haunted Mine, somewhere tucked away in these canyons is a...

"I scraped off the clay...there was no mistaking what I saw...I had found it!"What Mary Anning found in the cliffs in 1811, when she was 13, was the first complete fossil of an ichthyosaur, a marine dinosaur. Mary Anning lived in England in the 1800's...

Dear future explorers,My name is Dr. Apollo St. George. I am a draconologist.In honor of the many dragons I befriended over the years, I have put together my notes in this guide. It is my hope that you, future explorer, will read my guide and learn the...

In this fascinating book, A. Hyatt Verrill takes us on a journey into the world of whaling. With captivating stories and detailed illustrations, he offers a unique insight into the life of a whaler. A must-read for those interested in maritime history...

My Golden Ship is a captivating adventure story that follows the journey of a young girl named Mary as she and her family set sail on a perilous voyage to Australia in search of a better life. Along the way, Mary faces many challenges and obstacles, but...