Nonfiction

Told from the perspective of his daughter, the life of renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera is described and presented along with his most influential works and stunning family photographs. This bilingual book will teach about the life and legacy of one...

The sun's structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with related mathematical problems in this noteworthy companion to the elementary science and math curricula.

This book teaches children about their heart and lungs.

This book teaches children about lions in a fun way.

This book introduce readers to the inventions, art, and life of the original Renaissance man--Leonardo da Vinci. A timeline is included at the end of the book for quick reference.

During a visit to the Smithsonian Museum Lucy dreams she is Andrew Russell, the photographer who documented the inaugural voyage of the first transcontinental railroad. The illustrations and engaging text teach children how this amazing feat was...

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein, but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about him besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a child? Finally, here's the story of Albert...

National Geographic introduces children to the fascinating, varied world of snakes. They will learn how they move, what they eat, and much more.

Do you think a snake would make a good pet? This fact-filled book uses bright, vivid images in conjunction with descriptive and informative language to let readers decide if they think these cold-blooded reptiles would make good pets.

This book explains the science behind 50 everyday items. Divided into sections entitled Food, Getting Ready, Entertainment, At Home, In Town, and Transportation, it teaches children where flour comes from, why we use soap, how cartoons are created, why...

Early readers will learn all about horses and stallions in this appealing book that features vibrant photos, captivating facts, and simple, informative text.

After the tragic events of 9/11, a seven-and-a-half ton steel beam from one of the World Trade Towers was given to the U.S. Navy. It was sent to a foundry in Louisiana and eventually became the bow of the USS New York. Readers of all ages will be moved...

This inspiring photo essay shows the difficult journeys many children around the world have to undertake on a daily basis just to get to school. Each picture is a testament to the importance of education.

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17, he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. That did not stop him. Martí dedicated his...

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in...

The human body comes in many shapes and sizes and changes a lot over the course of our lives. This illustrated book explains all about our bodies and the life cycle in a way children will understand. A glossary of helpful terms is included.

Rosa Parks was an amazing woman. She stood up for herself and for her beliefs. One day, Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus. Her actions helped spark the civil rights movement. Today, people have more freedom in America because of...

Based on a true story, this book tells how Roy and Silo, two male penguins, form a family at New York's Central Park Zoo. When the couple is given the chance to nurture a fertilized egg, they care for it until a chick hatches. Soft watercolor...

This book clearly describes how each part of the body works. It contains fascinating facts and fun activities to provide true hands-on learning. The detailed glossary and index make it ideal for research.

This book introduces young children to the life and presidency of Barack Obama.

Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated. In this biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality and desegregation for African Americans...

The years between World War I and World War II were years of change and reform. This enlightening discusses some of the most prominent events during this time, including the Harlem Renaissance, a rise in new literature and entertainment, suffrage, the...

Readers will learn all about the United States' westward expansion in this interesting book that uses appealing images, helpful maps, and supportive text to keep children engaged from beginning to end! The captivating facts will have readers excited and...

Young readers will be fascinated to learn what life was like for the colonists in early America. The detailed images and easy-to-read text explore such topics as Puritans, the Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, Navigation Acts, and slavery. Along...

Readers will learn about the events that led up to the Declaration of Independence, including unfair taxation from King George III and the Boston Tea Party. The vivid images, engaging sidebars, and supportive text explain what roles John Adams, Benjamin...

Readers will learn about the three branches of government--executive, legislative, and judicial--as well as the way each of those branches works to keep order and the various aspects including Congress, the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives and...

This book teaches children the importance of play and exercise.

Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad, which she traveled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long...

Amelia Earhart was a woman of many 'firsts.' In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while...

A quiet, shy, and humble little girl grew up to become a VERY important writer. How important was she? She was the first Latin American writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, the most prestigious award given to writers in the world!

The author remembers the day in which the Spirit of the Corn visited the restaurant that his family owned in El Salvador. The narration is full of suspense and impregnated with the delicious scents that surrounded the kitchen and that remain intact in...

This book introduces readers to the lives of José Martí, Frida Kahlo, and César Chávez.

Immigrants from all over Europe flocked to America in the 1800s, bringing their hopes and their dreams with them. This fascinating book allows readers to discover topics such as Ellis Island, Angel Island, and assimilation. The influx of immigrants...

With its stunning facts, images, supportive text, and a helpful glossary, this book allows readers to learn about some of the most notable aspects of slavery in America, including slave auctions and masters, abolitionists, the Underground Railroad, Dred...

Simón Bolívar is known as El Libertador because he freed an enormous territory--an area that today is shared by six South American countries--from the yoke of the Spanish Empire. Come meet him in the pages of this book.

During a field trip to the Smithsonian Museum, a little girl named Emma envisions herself escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad. The expressive illustrations will enable readers to picture themselves as participants in arduous journey.

During a visit to the Smithsonian Museum, Kevin dreams he is Warren Upson, known as Boston, who was the greatest rider in the history of the Pony Express. Kevin's vivid imagination takes him on a perilous ride to California to deliver the sad news that...

Georgina Lázaro presents the life of Rubén Darío, father of Modernism, in the award-winning series Cuando los grandes eran pequeños.

How slowly does a snail move? Are insects afraid of the dark? Why do ants walk in line? This oversized, illustrated book answers these and many more questions about insects of all kinds. Children are also invited to find all the insects hidden in the...

In 2008, BMX made its debut as an Olympic event. In the 2000 Sydney games, 25 world records and 11 Olympic records were set in swimming. A psychological study done during the 1992 Olympics showed that winners of the bronze medal were happier than those...