The dramatic story of the Kurds and their quest to create a nation—essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how the turmoil in Iraq will play out. The American invasion of Iraq has
In the parched and seemingly lifeless heart of the Sahara desert, earthworms find enough moisture to survive. Four major mountain ranges interrupt the flow of dunes and gravel plains, and at certain
The fascinating history of an unknown peopleA vivid mixture of history and reporting, The Shaman’s Coat tells the story of some of the world’s least-known peoples—the indigenous tri
As a young reporter for The New York Times, in 1961 Gay Talese published his first book, New York—A Serendipiter’s Journey, a series of vignettes and essays that began, “New York is
The essential guidebook for every girl.The Period Book is a reassuring must-read for every girl about to have her period, and every parent wishing to prepare a daughter for this important milestone.
There once may have been 250,000 miles of stone walls in America’s Northeast, stretching farther than the distance to the moon. They took three billion man-hours to build. And even though most
Let the scientist in every child take wing.One day Miss Dana brings a surprise to school—three striped caterpillars and a flowerpot full of milkweed. Her students can’t believe that these
Sari Solden specializes in working with ADD adults and their partners. Her first book, Women with Attention Deficit Disorder, has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Now, in Journeys Through ADD
For more than nine hundred years the Bayeux Tapestry?one of the world's greatest historical documents and artistic achievements?has preserved the story of one of history's greatest dramas: the Norman
M. G. Lord is an author and critic. Since 1995 she has been a regular contributor to The New York Times Book Review and The New York Times Arts & Leisure section. Her work has appeared in numerou
On May 28, 1754, a group of militia and Indians led by 22-year-old major George Washington surprised a camp of sleeping French soldiers near present-day Pittsburgh. The brief but deadly exchange of fi
The award-winning creator of the acclaimed documentary "The Music Instinct: Science & Song," explores the power of music and its connection to the body, the brain, and the world of nature. Only r
A unique story in the history of aviation: the pivotal moment that the airplane won out. In October of 1910, only four years before the outbreak of World War I, nobody knew whether planes, dirigibles
Ever wanted to fly like Superman?* Drive a cool car like Batman? Smash things like the Hulk? Well, 101 Things to Do to Become a Superhero is the book for you. Inside is everything you need to transfo
Another squeezably soft feast for the senses Xavier Deneux turns another simple concept book into high art—this time treating readers to the wonders of the circus. Perfect for babies and toddlers, My
The number one book on “number two” will give kids a whole new perspective on the pastDid lead pipes cause the fall of the Roman Empire?How many toilets were in the average Egyptian
The surprising reasons we turn a blind eye to problems---and how to see more clearly to prevent pitfalls and disasters in our personal, professional, and civic lives.How could the Catholic Church not
The only survival guide a middle school kid will ever need.It can be the best of times. It can be the worst of times, too. Middle school happens at that tumultuous time in life when one’s not a
Did you know that there are more than 2,500 different kinds of snakes slithering throughout the world? Although they have many characteristics in common, they can range in patterns and sizes from the
Shares cheerful messages about how children can achieve true happiness by being kind to others, in a colorful storybook that invites youngsters to tease and worry less and sing and share more.
