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The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Starting in 2011, refugees flood out of war-torn Syria in Exodus-like proportions. The surprising flood of victims overw... MoreThe Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Rocket to the Moon!: Big Ideas That Changed the World #1

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” when the Apollo 11 landed on ... MoreRocket to the Moon!: Big Ideas That Changed the World #1

Fever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918

New Year’s Day, 1918. America has declared war on Germany and is gathering troops to fight. But there’s something coming... MoreFever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918

Machines That Think!: Big Ideas That Changed the World #2

Award-winning author Don Brown explores computers and technology in book two of the Big Ideas series   Machines That Thi... MoreMachines That Think!: Big Ideas That Changed the World #2

A Shot in the Arm!: Big Ideas that Changed the World #3

Award-winning author Don Brown explores a very timely subject: the history of vaccines A Shot in the Arm!, book 3 in th... MoreA Shot in the Arm!: Big Ideas that Changed the World #3

Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Sibert Honor Medalist · New York Public Library Best of 2018 · The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 · Kirkus Reviews Best Books of... MoreUnwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Older Than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth

Almost 14.5 billion years ago, it all started with a BIG BANG and what began as a cloud of gas, dust, and rock eventuall... MoreOlder Than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth