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History Makers

The Historical Heroes series introduces young readers to some of the most important individuals in U.S. history. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, along with exciting photos to help inspire beginning readers.

History Makers

This sparkling series illuminates several figures who altered the direction of world events and revolutionized viewpoints and conversations. Their biographies expand on the key details of their lives and successes by delving into the personal and world events that shaped them and their philosophies. Readers get to know the worldÎs most influential and lasting faces through this educational and vividly designed series. Each book contains evidence-based critical analysis of what made the historical figures enduring and revolutionary.

History Makers, The

History Makers: Past and Present

History of Exploration, The

Lose yourself in the travels and adventures of some of history's greatest explorers: Columbus, Magellan, Drake. Cook, and many more! Discover how a desire for colonization, wealth and power led to the need for exploration, and how the voyages of these explorers have left a lasting legacy to the world.

History of Inventions

Even very young children know how to use smartphones and listen to music on streaming sites. But how much do they know about the history of this technology, and how we got to where we are today? This series traces the story of the development of inventions in a particular field û from the earliest steps to our current technology, showing how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.

History of Pets (Pogo Books)

History of Pets presents a high-interest introduction to key social studies curriculum topics. Each book explores the history of how humans in different cultures and geographic areas have interacted with common pets, including when, where, and who first came into contact with each kind of animal and how these wild animals ended up becoming the pets we know and love today. Bright, colour photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading easy and fun.

History of Racism in America, A

Racism has been a part of the American experience since before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock. Blacks, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Chinese have all endured the physical and emotional pain of being regarded as inferior. This book traces the causes and effects of, and resistance to, racism throughout American history.

History of Sports (Pogo Books)

Who invented basketball? Why is baseball called AmericaÎs favourite pastime? Who are the gymnastic stars of the past and present? Learn all about the history of todayÎs most popular sports with this engaging series! Readers will learn when and where each sport originated and how it has changed over time to the sport we know, watch, and play today.

History of the World

Created with the help of international specialists and institutions, this series offers the most comprehensive and in-depth summary of world history available at this level. Stunningly detailed illustrations and photos are almost a summary of existing anthropological evidence worldwide. An invaluable series for both the library and classroom.