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Harry Houdini for Kids: His Life and Adventures with 21 Magic Tricks and Illusions

From his impoverished childhood to his feat of becoming one of the most successful entertainers of all time, this fascinating biography presents a memorable portrait of magician and escape artist Harry Houdini.

1 issue / $11.95 US
Heading West: Life with the Pioneers, 21 Activities

Tracing the vivid saga of Native American and pioneer men, women, and children, this guide covers the colonial beginnings of the westward expansion to the last of the homesteaders in the late 20th century.

1 issue / $11.95 US
Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World

From butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid.

1 issue / $9.95 US
Salvador Dalí and the Surrealists: Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

The bizarre and often humorous creations of René Magritte, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, and other surrealists are showcased in this activity guide for young artists.

1 issue / $11.95 US

Sandbox Scientist: Real Science Activities for Little Kids

Young children are natural scientists at play. While they bake mud pies and pour and measure water, they are observing, theorizing and developing science skills, as well as having fun. Children two to eight years old will thrive on the many open-ended science experiences including: ice and bubbles, compost and seeds, magnets and gears, potions and plant prints and more.

1 issue / $11.95 US
Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till

Emmett Till's kidnapping and murder, a grotesque crime in a Southern backwater that became the catalyst for the civil rights movement, is explained in this dramatic narrative by the cousin who was present every step of the way. This gripping coming-of-age memoir may not bring closure to the Till case, whose perpetrators were left unpunished, but it will set the facts straight about that life-changing incident in 1955.

1 issue / $15.95 US
Stomp Rockets, Catapults, and Kaleidoscopes: 30+ Amazing Science Projects You Can Build for Less than $1

Kids will learn how things they encounter every day operate by building their own models with this hands-on activity book.

1 issue / $11.95 US
Young Investor: Projects and Activities for Making Your Money Grow

Explaining the language of finance and the skill of investing, this guide gives kids an early start at making their money grow.

1 issue / $11.95 US

All In This Together: The Unofficial Story of High School Musical

A comprehensive look at the making of the wildly successful Disney Channel film High School Musical, this unofficial guidebook explores the cultural phenomenon and loyal fan base the movie spawned. Providing detailed profiles on the film’s cast members—including Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Corbin Bleu—this companion follows the cast around the world as they promote the film and supplies all available information about the upcoming sequel.

1 issue / $9.95 US
Who Lives in the Snow?

On the surface, the snow looks quiet and serene. But beneath its white expanse, unsociable shrews go hunting, voles tunnel to the surface, and chipmunks awaken to nibble on seeds. Through scientifically accurate text and lifelike illustrations, this bookintroduces young readers to the unseen life in the world of winter. Ages 4-8

1 issue / $7.99 US
Theodore Roosevelt for Kids: His Life and Times, 21 Activities

Hands-on activities and insightful historical information reveal the fascinating life of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s 26th president, who was also well known as a writer, a ranchman, a politician, a solider, an explorer, and a family man.

1 issue / $11.95 US
Weather Projects for Young Scientists: Experiments and Science Fair Ideas

From the everyday phenomena of wind and clouds to the awesome, destructive power of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes, children can explore weather in detail with this fascinating science activity book.

1 issue / $11.95 US

World War II for Kids: A History with 21 Activities

This book is packed with World War II information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. Much more than an ordinary history book, it is filled with excerpts from actual wartime letters written to and by American and German troops, personal anecdotes from people who lived through the war in the United States, Germany, Britain, Russia, Hungary, and Japan, and gripping stories from Holocaust survivors.

1 issue / $11.95 US
Love Bites: The Unofficial Saga of Twilight

Centering on the Stephenie Meyer books, the cast of the Twilight films, and the dedicated fan base, this full-color tribute showcases all the pieces of the phenomenon surrounding the epic love story between a young woman and a vampire. Along with invaluable background information and insight into this star-crossed lovers’ tale, this essential fan bible covers everything from getting the series published to adapting the books for the screen.

1 issue / $11.95 US
Living with Cancer: The Ultimate Teen Guide

Cancer hits hard at any age, but it is especially challenging for teens who must battle their disease while negotiating the tricky terrain of adolescence. This book explores the range of challenges cancer places on both teens who have cancer and teens whohave friends or family members with cancer. Thornton follows cancer's devastating path through a teen's life from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, with special attention to how cancer can affect relations with friends and family, and its impact on school life. Living with Cancer explores the toll cancer can take on self image and looks at how teens facing cancer have found a sense of balance and control. Each chapter takes advantage of expert knowledge and new information that is continually coming to light, but the bulk of the book is made up of narratives shared by teens whose lives have been changed by cancer. This book will prove immensely useful for teens who are facing cancer, as well as friends and family members who want to understand and support them.

1 issue / $40.00 US
Colonial Food

An introduction to colonial eating habits, this historical reference looks at the new foods the colonists discovered when they came to America, the help that they received from friendly Native Americans in growing crops, and how both the colonists and the Native Americans collected enough food to survive.

1 issue / $6.95 US

Colonial Jobs

Discussing the various products made by colonists—from flour and iron horseshoes to wooden buckets and furniture—this engaging guidebook teaches young readers about the different craftsmen of the era, including blacksmiths, coppers, and millers. Additional attention is also paid to the goods produced by Native Americans, including leather moccasins and woven baskets, and how these goods were exchanged in a barter economy.

1 issue / $6.95 US
Deciduous Forests

Showcasing the diverse woodland of deciduous forests, this resource reveals how many of its threats come from humans. Covering topics such as deforestation, acid rain, disease, and invasive species, this engaging guide shows how, in the complicated web of life in the forest, even natural threats can be made worse by human activity.

1 issue / $6.95 US
Deserts

Examining this growing biome, this guide shows that the desert is more than just a giant sandbox. Discussing desertification and how environmental change—such as ranching, overdevelopment, and cactus collection—in this area can threaten life outside the desert, this resource instructs students on the need to treat the desert with care.

1 issue / $6.95 US
Oceans

Detailing the largest biome, this guide surveys the environmental threats to the earth’s oceans. Teaching students about coral reefs—the rainforests of the ocean—this educational resource explores topics such as the connection between increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the bleaching of the reefs.

1 issue / $6.95 US