Books like Conquest!: Can You Build a Roman City? (Step into History)
Award winning
Famous Explorers
Garnet Nelson Jackson, 2001
123 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about world geography and cultures.
Showcases teamwork and perseverance in overcoming challenges.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of diversity.
Engaging storytelling that captivates young minds.

Famous Explorers
Garnet Nelson Jackson, 2001
Award winning
Wild West: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker)
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, 2018
118 pages
Why to read
Enhances knowledge of American history in an engaging way.
Encourages curiosity and research skills in young readers.
Supports development of reading comprehension and retention.
Pairs adventure with factual learning, optimizing engagement.

Wild West: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker)
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, 2018
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
500 Things to Know About the Ancient World
Carolyn Howitt, 2007
152 pages
Why to read
Engages children's curiosity about ancient civilizations.
Enhances historical knowledge and cultural awareness.
Stimulates interest in archaeology and adventure.
Supports development of critical thinking skills.

500 Things to Know About the Ancient World
Carolyn Howitt, 2007
Award winning
If You Were Me and Lived in... Elizabethan England: An Introduction to Civilizations Throughout Time (If You Were Me and Lived In... Cultural)
Carole P. Roman, 2017
52 pages
Why to read
Explore Elizabethan England through a child's eyes.
Enhances historical knowledge and cultural understanding.
Encourages empathy and global awareness.
Interactive and engaging storytelling format.

If You Were Me and Lived in... Elizabethan England: An Introduction to Civilizations Throughout Time (If You Were Me and Lived In... Cultural)
Carole P. Roman, 2017
Award winning
If You Were Me and Lived in... Renaissance Italy: An Introduction to Civilizations Throughout Time
Carole P. Roman, 2016
56 pages
Why to read
Explore Renaissance Italy through a child's imaginative journey.
Engaging storytelling that sparks curiosity about history.
Illustrations that enhance understanding of the era.
Encourages critical thinking about historical contexts.

If You Were Me and Lived in... Renaissance Italy: An Introduction to Civilizations Throughout Time
Carole P. Roman, 2016
Award winning
Civil War Sub: The Mystery of the Hunley (GB) (All Aboard Reading)
Kate Boehm Jerome, 2002
48 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with intriguing historical events.
Fosters curiosity about science and technology.
Encourages critical thinking and historical inquiry.
Supports literacy through structured, accessible storytelling.

Civil War Sub: The Mystery of the Hunley (GB) (All Aboard Reading)
Kate Boehm Jerome, 2002
Award winning
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
Hannah Holt, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and historical facts.
Enhances knowledge about cultural evolution of clothing.
Encourages curiosity and learning through quirky storytelling.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
