Explore For Kids

It would be impossible to sum up the life and legacy of Bill Clinton in one sentence or even one paragraph, as the former president represents many different things to many different people. Indeed, the yin and yang of Clinton’s life and career are inescapable....

There is no shortage of professional magicians and stuntmen in the 21st century, but all of them owe something to the most famous stuntman of them all, Harry Houdini. A century after he began to thrill audiences with his patented escape acts, Houdini's name remains synonymous with seemingly miraculous escapes and getaways, and his name is instantly recognizable. With fame came skepticism, and Houdini was frequently accused of being a fake and fixing his escapes.

Explore the magic of Arizona and learn a little something along the way about the Southwest United States, the people, the natives, the monuments left in Arizona, and much, much more. A perfect book for to use in a book report for school. Best for ages five to 12.

Explore the magic of Alaska and learn a little something about the northeast country of the United States, the people, the natives, what "Alaska" means, and much, much more along the way.

Thailand is an amazing country with a rich history, culture, and food. Explore the Buddhist temples, there secret WW2 alliance with Japan, the government coupe and civil war, and much, much more. Great for ages six and up for book reports, school presentations, and general education.

Explore the amazing countries of Scandinavia and their history; how they became a world power, their wealth, energy renewable sources, the holidays, and the culture. Gain insight into some of the landmarks and find out fun facts about Scandinavia.

Explore the magic of Germany and learn a little something along the way about this European country. The people, the history, the music, the places to visit, and much, much more. A perfect book for you to use in a book report for school. Best for ages five to 12.

Ancient pyramids can be flat-out dangerous! Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure deep in the heart of a great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on earth can't wriggle out of this dark tomb - and the terrible mess he finds himself in?

A Flat Ninja? Stanley and his brother, Arthur, are such huge fans of the movie star ninja Oda Nobu that they decide to send him something even better than fan mail - Stanley himself! Soon enough, Flat Stanley is in Japan, seeing the country with his idol. But when trouble surprises them, it will take a real hero to save the day.

Stanley's not the only flat one! When a flat skull is discovered in Africa, Stanley Lambchop decides to travel there with his brother, Arthur, and their father, George. Maybe studying the skull will give them clues to Stanley's flatness. But once in Africa, the Lambchops are in for more adventure than they bargained for. From lions to zebras to elephants, it's the safari of a lifetime!

Special delivery: Danger! When Stanley's mother needs the secret ingredient for a special recipe, Stanley mails himself to Mexico to track down its mysterious maker. But when a band of spies threatens to steal the secret, Stanley's simple trip becomes a race against an opponent that even a flat boy like himself can't slip past!!

"Always remember you are the son of two proud nations," Elan's parents tell him when he turns 13. After celebrating his Bar Mitzvah in San Francisco, Elan, with his Jewish father and Native American mother, travels to New Mexico, where he takes part in a Pueblo manhood ceremony. Based on a true story.

Australia is home to some of the most unusual animals in the world. Did you know, millions of years ago, all the continents were clumped into one large landmass? When the continents began to break away, South America, Antarctica, and Australia were still stuck together. Later, South America connected to North America, but Australia separated. It kept evolving in isolation, which is why the animals of Australia can look very different from animals anywhere else in the world.

There's a lot to know about the largest country on Earth! Let's visit Russia, and learn what makes it special. What foods do people eat there? What animals can live in the tundra? Explore the answers to these questions and more through carefully leveled, age-appropriate text.

Let's take a trip to India! What makes this Asian country unique? Find out as you immerse yourself in the country's food, culture, animals, and sports. Lively, carefully leveled text introduces critical thinking skills. Grab your bags!

¡Hola! Take a trip to Mexico, and find out what makes this country special. Learn about the food, animals, and culture of the United States' southern neighbor with age-appropriate text and more. Mexico may be nearby, but this fascinating country has a culture and history all its own. Let's check it out!

Konnichi wa! Have you ever been to Japan? Learn about Japanese animals, foods, culture, and more to see what makes this Asian country unique. Carefully leveled text and critical thinking questions introduce young listeners to nonfiction.

In this story, Buster's imagination takes him on a trip through the solar system on a rocket ship. He sees the earth and moon from space. As he sets off to explore the rest of the solar system, he encounters asteroids and many strange and wonderful sights.

Explore the magic of Africa and learn a little something along the way about the second largest continent in the world, the people, the natives, what Africa means, and much, much more. Best for ages five to 12.

Explore the magic of Utah and learn a little something along the way. Listen to stories about the 45th US state, the Native Americans, what "Utah" means, and much, much more. A perfect book to use in a report for school or in a beginner reading program that is educational. Best for ages 5 -12.