Knowledge Books

Space is the new frontier! It is an area of unlimited adventure and mystery. What is out there, and are there other beings like us? What lies ahead for our people? We will start to explore our...

"Houston, we've had a problem!" These famous words from the astronauts of the Apollo 13 Mission became the stuff of movies. This story explains NASA's Apollo Space Program to get a "Man on the Moon"...

James Cook was one of the great explorers of the Pacific. Why was he so successful? And how does this relate to our lives today? Cook remains an inspirational character for students today.James Cook...

Cats are special, and they know it! Cats live across the world and have been pets to humans for many thousands of years. You can find cats wherever humans are living, adventuring, and working! This...

Coral reefs are nature's wonder! Beautifully illustrated and engaging information, this is a detailed introduction to the study of this unique ecosystem.This book serves as an introduction to the...

A superhuman effort and some luck is always needed to achieve the impossible. Hillary and Tenzing did just that in their conquest of Everest. Follow the fascinating journey of Sir Edmund Hillary...

Come on a medieval journey and explore the many and varied roles of a knight in the Middle Ages. Learn about their training, their weapons, their armor, and their responsibilities as they served...

This is the amazing story of the journey of the Kon-Tiki, a balsa wood raft which sailed and drifted from South America to the Pacific for 101 days and over 4,300 miles (7,000 kilometers). Thor...

Murphy is an Australian shepherd--a mid-sized dog with a big woolly coat of hair and a permanent smile on his face. Murphy could easily have been trained to herd sheep, goats, or cattle. Instead,...

What happens when a farm that could not be cared for anymore is turned over to nature? Watch the fascinating transformation as nature is allowed to take over an abandoned farm and return it to a...

What can you put in a healthy, environmentally sustainable school lunch? Fresh fruit that comes in its own wrapping, a wax wrap for a sandwich, and a recyclable paper bag are the ideas in this...

From fruit to sandwiches to vegetables, healthy lunches provide energy for the day. With the use of real-life photos, young readers are introduced to healthy lunch ideas and are given a base for...

Poppy is a special dog! He is a giant of a dog being a double-sized Labrador. His dad was Chico from California and his mother Hollywood originated from Alaska. He was a special pup who needed twice...

Come on an underwater discovery tour and learn more about one of the world's oldest and most dangerous predators, the shark. Explore the differences between sharks and dolphins. Discover how deadly...

Amidst the terror of World War II in Europe, a teenage boy was mistakenly sent to a concentration camp in Germany. He witnessed untold cruelty there and survived to tell his story. This tale of...

Trained warriors called Samurai were a very important part of Japanese history. Read about how the Samurai trained, their deadly weapons, and their responsibilities to their masters and the people...

Whales are beautiful creatures known for their massive size. Seeing a whale in the wild is a memorable nature experience. These amazing animals live in the oceans of the Antarctic to the west coast...