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...

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...

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...

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...