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Meet the Mays, the endearing family at the heart of The Daisy Chain by Charlotte Mary Yonge. This inviting Victorian novel welcomes you into the cozy world of the May family as they navigate the...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to search for a city of gold? The Discovery of Guiana takes you along on Sir Walter Raleigh's 1595 expedition, a journey filled with challenges and high stakes...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to search for a city of gold? The Discovery of Guiana takes you along on Sir Walter Raleigh's 1595 expedition, a journey filled with challenges and high stakes...

Dive into a bee colony, understand its inner workings and the intricate relationship with beekeepers in this colourful, easy to understand, treasure trove of knowledge! Plants, bees and humans all...

We all know a bird when we see one, but what makes a bird... a bird? A bird could never be mistaken for a dog or a lizard or a butterfly. A bird is simply a bird. Although there are many kinds of...

Plants grow almost everywhere in the world around us-in all sizes and shapes. Some are so small that they can be seen only with a microscope. Others, like the redwood trees of California, tower high...

Time is a mystery that has captivated humans for centuries. The First Book of Time unravels this enigma, offering a comprehensive look at how we measure, perceive, and experience time. From the...

Time is a mystery that has captivated humans for centuries. The First Book of Time unravels this enigma, offering a comprehensive look at how we measure, perceive, and experience time. From the...

America is a land of trees. They grow almost everywhere in our country. Most of us see them so often that we sometimes forget how important they are. Thousands and thousands of things come from trees...

Water seems to have magic. Here it is and now it's gone! You see it and now you don't! It is water-now vapor-now a cloud! It falls from the sky! It's a pool on the ground! Now it's gone again! It...

When Egbert Tomkins sneaks into Murial Jane Jones's garden to steal berries, the last thing he expects to stumble upon is the faun, Silvander Dan. Or to be whisked away on 'The Flyaway Highway' to a...

The author says "It has been my object in these pages of astronomer biography to present the life of each astronomer in such detail as to enable the reader to realise in some degree the man's...

From fur-traders in Canada to explorers in Central Africa, this book offers a riveting account of the British Empire's reach across the world. It unfolds with compelling stories of events like the...

From fur-traders in Canada to explorers in Central Africa, this book offers a riveting account of the British Empire's reach across the world. It unfolds with compelling stories of events like the...

For years Anna Comstock's Handbook of Nature Study has been an essential tool for all budding naturalists but its large size made it impractical in the field. It has now been broken up into...

A captivating blend of social commentary and fantastical storytelling, The Chimes invites readers to walk alongside Trotty Veck, a man grappling with poverty and despair in the shadow of a grand city...

A captivating blend of social commentary and fantastical storytelling, The Chimes invites readers to walk alongside Trotty Veck, a man grappling with poverty and despair in the shadow of a grand city...

These three greek legends were been retold by the incomparable Charles Kingsley for his own children, and now you can share them with yours. Follow along as Perseus with his winged sandals travels...

Jacob Abbott's The History of King Charles II of England is a captivating deep-dive into one of England's most dynamic periods.Charles II, the "Merry Monarch," faced monumental challenges, including...

Jacob Abbott's The History of King Charles II of England is a captivating deep-dive into one of England's most dynamic periods.Charles II, the "Merry Monarch," faced monumental challenges, including...

"The Imitation of Christ" is a spiritual treasure that has enlightened readers for over five centuries. Written by Thomas ? Kempis, this Christian classic delves into the intricacies of faith,...

"The Imitation of Christ" is a spiritual treasure that has enlightened readers for over five centuries. Written by Thomas ? Kempis, this Christian classic delves into the intricacies of faith,...

Take your family on a literary hike through the American Southwest with Mary Austin's The Land of Little Rain. This collection of essays offers a poetic and insightful look into the arid landscapes,...

Take your family on a literary hike through the American Southwest with Mary Austin's The Land of Little Rain. This collection of essays offers a poetic and insightful look into the arid landscapes,...

Thomas Bullfinch's The Legends of Charlemagne unveils the epic tales surrounding one of history's most renowned emperors. This collection delves into the myths, romances, and adventures that have...

Thomas Bullfinch's The Legends of Charlemagne unveils the epic tales surrounding one of history's most renowned emperors. This collection delves into the myths, romances, and adventures that have...

Journey into the mystical world where legends are born and the tale of Santa Claus unfolds. From his first breath in the heart of the enchanted forest to his evolution into the world's most cherished...

Journey into the mystical world where legends are born and the tale of Santa Claus unfolds. From his first breath in the heart of the enchanted forest to his evolution into the world's most cherished...

The Life of Christopher Columbus is a comprehensive biography of the legendary explorer by renowned American author and historian Edward Everett Hale. Hale's gripping account of Columbus's life and...

Delve into the vivid chronicles of one of medieval England's most iconic figures, King Alfred the Great, as penned by his contemporary and confidant, Asser.Within the pages of The Life of King...