People & Places (Children's/Teenage)

A compilation of abridged versions of M. Sasek's most popular children's travel books. From London to Hong Kong, Sydney to San Francisco, readers w...

Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was determined to gain freedom--and once he realized that knowledge was power, he secretl...

Known as the keepers of modern-day fairy tales, The Brothers Grimm are as legendary as their stories. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were born in 1780s Ge...

As a curious child who was always asking questions, it's no wonder Thomas Edison grew up to become a famous prolific inventor. This easy to read no...

One Day follows fifteen different children from around the world through a 24 hour period. Not only will readers learn about their different lives...

Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin are photographic artists, best known for the way they merge photojournalism and visual art, producing provocativ...

Meet Luis, Alexis, Christopher, Ethan, and Mia Texan kids representing a blend of culture and race that typifies this amazing state. Theyll take y...

Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it, Brad Meltzer realised, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to bio...

Books in the World History series examine the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with ins...

In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this ...