History & The Past: General Interest (Children's/Teenage)

Get ready to go back in time to discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations -- Ancient Egypt! Packed with stories of pyramids, mummies...

A rousing picture book biography of the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence.Born in 1738, Mary Katharine Goddard ca...

Travel back in time to the ancient Shang city of Yinxu and find out all about Shang life and culture. Like modern travel guides, the books in this...

A brilliant and heart-warming story about the power of imagination and the special bond between grandparent and grandchild. Come on an ad...

Explore George Washington's childhood and presidency with this 200-word board book perfect for little learners!This little book introduces George W...

Beneath the Twin Towers, a pear tree once stood.It still grows there today.This is its story.One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust...

The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Air Force Pilot highlights what it's...

Teach little learners about Rosa Parks' brave stand for civil rights with this 200-word board book.This little book introduces Rosa Parks, the moth...

When American-born, Wong Kim Ark returns home to San Francisco after a visit to China, he's stopped and told he cannot enter: he isn't American. Wh...

Teach your little historian about the founding of America with this exciting 200-word board book.This simple, engaging book introduces little ones ...

Introduce little learners to the intriguing story behind America's national anthem with this 200-word board book. What's the story behind America's...

In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city -- esp...

As Kirkus Reviews noted in a starred review, Like the love child of David Macaulay and Captain Underpants, this routinely silly, genuinely intellig...

Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before we could make ice? How did hot dogs get their name? From the origins of pizza (...

This richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book celebrates Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present.A is for Apollo TheatreL is for Li...

Thomas Coram lived over 300 years ago and believed passionately that everyone had a duty to look after those in need. Read about how Coram dedicate...

A perfect picture book to celebrate the Coronation and beyond.King Charles the III is now King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and he is...

Caldecott Honorwinning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page's brilliantly illustrated exploration of the very unique nature of frogs. Now available in...

Today, we can talk to someone across town or even across the country right away. We just pick up the phone and call them. But it took a lot longer ...

How can medicine that tastes like bubble gum make you feel better so quickly? It has penicillin in it - an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial in...

By the end of 1914, World War I raged along hundreds of miles of trenches in Europe. But on Christmas Eve, soldiers on both sides began laying down...

'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' The i newspaper on The Silver Hand From the author of the blockbuster Hor...

In 1762, Prince Abdulrahman Sori was born in West Africas prosperous kingdom of Futa Jallon. His name meant servant of God, and as a child, he was ...

If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you. This book only contains so...

Join the PAW Patrol on a brand new adventure in Barkingburg. When naughty Claw steals some baby dragons its up to...

We all have the right to be treated equally, but what exactly is equality? A WHSmith Book of the Month for Kids Non Fiction, Activists Assemble: We...