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Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a...

On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs' passing by reflecting on his prolific life that greatly influenced the way technology is used.

Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches.

Become a presidential pro with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

Hear ye, hear ye! Get ready to learn all about the most powerful court in the United States. Ever since it was established in 1789, the United States Supreme Court has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. Some of its landmark decisions have helped end segregation, protected a...

Explore American history through an empathetic, educational journey discovering the brave everyday heroes of democracy. Instead of dry dates and memorization, this captivating timeline flows like a comforting bedtime story. It gently guides young listeners from the first Indigenous caretakers of...

Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was...

Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of the United States.

Some stories are too important to be forgotten. During the Great Depression, families living deep in the Appalachian mountains had little access to books. But a group of determined women changed that. They rode horses and mules over steep mountain trails, carrying saddlebags full of stories to...

The fifth book in the Making of America series examines the life of America’s 32nd president: his birth into one of America’s elite families, his domineering mother, his marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt, his struggle with polio, and his political career. A Democrat, Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) won a record four presidential elections and is the longest-serving US president. During his time in office, he led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. He helped to redefine the role of the US government with the New Deal. 

Visit the Nation's Capital! Learn about Washington, D.C.'s, history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our nation's capital.

Welcome to the Evergreen State! Learn about Washington's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 42nd state.

Explore the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Learn about Minnesota's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 32nd state.

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers “What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and...

Sumérgete en la historia, la geografía y la cultura de Puerto Rico en esta entrega de la serie 50 Estados. Desde las principales ciudades hasta los acontecimientos históricos, ¿Dónde está Puerto Rico? te presenta este lugar de una manera completamente nueva, ya sea que te sientas orgulloso...

¿Dónde está Arizona? Sumérgete en la historia, la geografía y la cultura de Arizona en esta entrega de la serie 50 Estados. Desde las principales ciudades hasta los acontecimientos históricos más importantes, ¿Dónde está Arizona? te presenta el estado de una manera completamente nueva...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of South Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is South Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant...

In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what’s real and what’s fiction about the California Gold Rush through primary sources and expertly leveled text.

The story of one of the most scenic landmarks in the United States: the 2,197-mile-long, fourteen-state-spanning Appalachian Trail. It is estimated that over 3,000 people attempt to hike the nearly 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail every year, but only about 750 are actually able to complete the...