Social Sciences

If there's something that binds most cultures together, it's a respect for holidays, both solemn and joyous. This high-interest book explains the characteristics and traditions of numerous holidays such as Hanukkah, Dia de los Muertos, and Juneteenth...

Traditions are powerful expressions of a culture. Celebrations, myths and legends, clothing, music, and foods are all traditions. Sometimes their purposes and meanings are clear, but often traditions are so ingrained in daily lives that people rarely...

Explores the history and culture of the Inca Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a “Contributions” special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and...

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Rome. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a “Contributions” special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Rome. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a “Contributions” special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a “Contributions” special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and...

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a “Contributions” special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and...

Explores the history and culture of the Maya Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

When you wake up what do you say to yourself to start your day? When things go wrong in your day what do you say? When your friend is having a bad day what words do you give them to say? Why don't you try these affirmations too? I am kind. I am strong. I...

Global conflict has upended the lives of tens of millions of people. Nearly half of those affected are children. What Makes Me Feel – A Refugee Story follows the lives of three children from different parts of the world for a moment in time as...

Global conflict has upended the lives of tens of millions of people. Nearly half of those affected are children. What Makes Me Feel – A Refugee Story follows the lives of three children from different parts of the world for a moment in time as...

When you wake up what do you say to yourself to start your day? When things go wrong in your day what do you say? When your friend is having a bad day what words do you give them to say? Why don't you try these affirmations too? I am kind. I am strong. I...