Social Studies

For years, colonial rule shaped and reshaped many countries across the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The huge rush of decolonization after the second world war was equally impactful. Dive into… More →

Ancient Rome was full of powerful emperors, fierce armies, and superstrong gladiators. But at times it was also seriously strange. Romans of the past pooped in public and watched chickens eat More →

How can mindfulness affect your life? The Power of Mindfulness helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice mindfulness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and More →

You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it’s actually a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe its ice sheet has taken more… More →

World War I reshaped the world as we knew it and laid the groundwork for the second world war. But how did the fighting start? And what brought about its end? Explore this war that redrew the More →

How can optimism affect your life? The Power of Optimism helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice optimism. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and… More →

The president is in charge of the country. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to take care of all the people in the United States. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers… More →

Still reeling from the devastation from World War I, nobody wanted to face another global battle. But it was the groundwork laid at the end of the first war that set the stage for World War… More →

Senators are in charge of the nation’s laws. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to make the rules for all the people in the country. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers… More →

Put down your device and apply sunscreen—there’s a whole world to explore. It’s time to go tech-free by the river! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and More →

You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it’s actually a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe its ice sheet has taken more… More →

How can gratitude affect your life? The Power of Gratitude helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice thankfulness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and… More →