Ages 7 to 8

Nadia and Nadir jet set across the world with their parents to visit family in Pakistan. They explore the bright, colorful country with their cousin. New foods and experiences await them at every turn. 

Nadia and Nadir spend a fun autumn day playing in the leaves. After things get a little too rough, they decide to create natural art while waiting for their Abu and Ammi to make a cozy barbecue lunch. 

Nadia and Nadir's grandparents surprise them with a visit for the Eid holiday. They brought along some special presents for them too. During their time as a family, the siblings learn about a few Muslim sports icons. 

When a hurricane hits Houston, Nadia and Nadir wait out the storm at home with their parents. While their neighborhood isn't too damaged, they know others weren't so lucky. The siblings want to help any way they can. 

On a trip to the beach with friends, Nadia and Nadir are surprised to see so much trash around. They work as a team to come up with a fun way to help clean the beach. 

Ana & Andrew travel to visit their grandparents in Savannah, Georgia. While they are there, they learn Grandma and Grandpa's church was built by slaves. With some help from an unusual source! 

Ana & Andrew are excited when Grandma comes to stay. During her visit, the family tours the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture and learns about important African American achievements. 

During Carnival, Ana & Andrew travel to visit their family on the island of Trinidad. They love watching the parade and dancing to the music. This year, they learn how their ancestors helped create the holiday! 

Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name Ana & Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skin color does not...

Ana & Andrew are expecting a sibling! The family is very excited. Mama's family arrives from Trinidad, and everyone helps to get ready. When the baby arrives, Ana & Andrew learn from Granny that in African American culture, a baby's name often...

Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing. 

Ana & Andrew are going to Ghana! Papa is travelling to Ghana and the family gets to go too! Ana & Andrew love learning about Ghanaian culture, especially the food! While there, they visit Cape Coast Castle to honor their ancestors. There, they...

Papa surprises Ana & Andrew with a day trip to Harlem in New York City! They visit places where famous African American artists lived, wrote, and played during the Harlem Renaissance. On the way home, they make some art of their own! 

Ana & Andrew get to start a backyard garden! They go along to the nursery to pick up peanut seedlings. While they're planting, Mama and Papa tell them about one of the first African American botanists, George Washington Carver. 

For Black History Month, Ana & Andrew join a research group at the Community Center. They learn many interesting things about Martin Luther King Jr.! Later, with the help of some other children, they make one of Martin's famous dreams come true. 

What's the strangest robot you can think of? Do you have ideas for a nonconventional robot? This book will introduce readers to some of the weirder, less traditional robots in the world of technology! They'll meet zoo robots, bionic kangaroos,...

Do robots have brains? Can they think and learn like humans? This book introduces readers to the ways that robots are able to learn and grow using their artificial intelligence. They'll learn about autonomy, AI, robot brains, topdown and bottomup...

How does a robot perceive the world around them? Do they experience senses the way that humans do? This book introduces readers to the ways that robots sense their environments and navigate through them. They'll learn about actuators, electric motors,...

How do robots travel around? Will robots of the future move faster and fly more quickly? This book introduces readers to robots on the move, as they fly, wheel, and swim their way around the world. They'll learn about flying drones, automated guided...

Do robots only take care of boring work? No! This book introduces readers to the exciting jobs of robots in space, on the battlefield, and in disaster zones. They'll learn about drones, bomb disposal, livesaving robots, firefighting robots, robot space...

Do you wonder about how robots can help us complete everyday tasks? Wouldn't it be nice to have a robot help cook dinner? This book introduces readers to the ways that robots can assist humans in the home and local community! They'll learn about...

Do you wonder about how robots can help us make our jobs easier? How can robots help us do our dirty, hardtodo jobs? This book will introduce readers to the ways that robots assist humans in completing the dull, dirty, and dangerous work that we don't...

Did you know that robots don't only have to work? They can be used for fun too! This book will introduce readers to the fun ways that robots can be used for entertainment and play. They'll learn about robot dogs, early toy robots, ancient automatons,...

Do you wonder about how robots might exist alongside people? How can robots help us live better, more fulfilling lives? This book will introduce readers to the ways that robots can assist humans and help us accomplish tasks we can't do alone. They'll...

Do you know what makes a robot different from a computer or a tool? Just what makes a robot tick? This book will introduce readers to the basics of robots and how they function. They'll learn about programming, autonomy, different types of robots,...

Is there a flower that smells like rotting flesh? Is there a plant that looks like a giant baseball? What about a plant named after a “Star Wars” character? World Book’s True or False?: Weird Plants is here with the answers to these questions and more!...

What’s the difference between a typhoon, a cyclone, and a hurricane? Who believes that frog marriages can end a drought? Does lightning ever strike the same place twice? World Book’s True or False?: Weather is here with the answers to these questions and...

Whose silhouette is on the NBA logo? Who is the world's fastest person? Which horse was the first to win the Kentucky Derby? World Book's True or False?: Sports is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are encouraged to think for...

Who was the first woman in space? Was Rosa Parks the first person to be arrested for resisting bus segregation? Who was the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize? World Book's True or False?: Remarkable Women is here with the answers to these...

Did prehistoric people hunt dinosaurs? Did Stone Age people like to "rock out" to music? Do Neandertals live among us today? World Book's True or False?: Prehistoric People is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are encouraged to...

Did Billy the Kid ever rob a bank or a train? Who was Australia's most famous bushranger? Have there been any women outlaws? World Book's True or False?: Outlaws is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are encouraged to think for...

Is there scientific proof that ghosts exist? When is the best time to see ghosts? In which country are there stories about ghosts who haunt bathrooms? World Book's True or False?: Ghosts is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are...

What is a person who collects neckties called? Did hippies invent bellbottoms? Which ancient city had a shopping mall? World Book's True or False?: Fashion & Clothing is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are encouraged to...

Which city has more than 100 letters in its name? Which city has a chocolate museum? In which city is it illegal to chew gum? World Book's True or False?: Cities is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are encouraged to think for...

What is the most famous painting of all time? Was Michelangelo an art forger? Did Vincent van Gogh really cut off his own ear? World Book's True or False?: Art is here with the answers to these questions and more! Students are encouraged to think for...

When was the first Earth Day? How do animals survive in winter? Why don't we just drink seawater? We at World Book answer all of your environmentrelated questions. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and...

When we talk to our dogs, can they understand us? Why does a cat's tongue feel prickly? Are dogs of similar breeds always friends? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to dogs and cats. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about...

When was YouTube created? Why did medieval surgeons know so little about anatomy? Why is medicine important? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to inventions and origins. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics...

Underneath a tiger's fur, are there also stripes? What makes me ticklish? Why are electronic devices so addicting? We at World Book answer all of your questions about random stuff. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food,...

Does your heart stop when you sneeze? What makes spiders dangerous? What would happen if an asteroid hit Earth? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to fear and danger. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as...