Why has war been such a consistent presence throughout the human past? A leading historian explains, drawing on rich examples and keen insight. Richard Overy is not the first scholar to take up the title question. In 1931, at the request of the League of Nations, Albert Einstein asked Sigmund Freud to collaborate on a short work examining whether there was "a way of delivering mankind from the menace of war." Published the next year as a pamphlet...

One of WWII's most uniquely hidden figures, Hazel Ying Lee was the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot's license, join the WASPs, and fly for the United States military amid widespread anti-Asian sentiment and policies. Her singular story of patriotism, barrier breaking, and fearless sacrifice is told for the first time in full for readers of The Women with Silver Wings by Katherine Sharp Landdeck, A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell,...

The Vietnam War was a battle over how the country would move forward after French colonial rule. So, how did an internal conflict within this country become the center of a global battle? Learn all about this proxy war with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes...

Still reeling from the devastation from World War I, nobody wanted to face another global battle. But it was the groundwork laid at the end of the first war that set the stage for World War II. Learn about the war that tore the world apart for a second time with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make...

World War I reshaped the world as we knew it and laid the groundwork for the second world war. But how did the fighting start? And what brought about its end? Explore this war that redrew the world map with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking...

Early readers will be introduced to Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension.

Starting in 1692, many American colonists accused others of being witches in Salem, Massachusetts. It resulted in the deaths of several innocent people. Myths about the Salem Witch Trials have stuck around for hundreds of years. Were only women accused of witchcraft during the trials? Did the witch panic begin when two girls got food poisoning? Now it's up to you to separate the truths from the myths. Will you be able to guess them, or will you be...

A monumental reimagining of American history, Barry Jenkins₂s adaptation of Colson Whitehead₂s Pulitzer Prize₆winning 2016 novel is a harrowing and rhapsodic journey through a still-echoing past. Weaving together historical fiction with moments of magical realism, The Underground Railroad is a full sensory immersion into the world of Cora, who, fleeing slavery, embarks on a treacherous quest for freedom and is menaced by violence, supported...

Are you looking for the perfect book for the young sports fan in your life? Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This book is the compromise you've been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life and how those obstacles made them stronger and the person they became. We cover every sport from...

The Great Smoky Mountains can be found in Tennessee and North Carolina. Hike through some of the most famous trails to learn about the national park's rich history and wilderness.