Who Was Neil Armstrong?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a giant leap for mankind. This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut.

Who Was Steve Jobs?

Examines the life and accomplishments of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.

Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

Black-and-white illustrations on every spread and a lower reading level than other biographies in this age group makes this a highly accessible biography for upper elementary students.

Who Was Helen Keller?

An illustrated biography shows how Helen Keller, deaf and blind since the age of two, learned to communicate, read, and do other amazing things with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.

Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci?

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.

Who Was Michael Jackson?

Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old, he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative--yet deeply troubled--genius who always remained devoted to his art right up until his death is 2009 before a much anticipated tour. He had a pitch-perfect voice and footwork that his idol Fred Astaire admired. Who will ever forget the Moonwalk? Kids today who only know Jackson through video performances are nevertheless fascinated by him. Megan Stine provides a sensitive, fair-minded depiction of this unique music legend.

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was biography celebrates the vision and the legacy of a remarkable man.

Who Was Louis Armstrong?

Explores how a tough black kid from New Orleans became an amazing jazz musician and band leader at a pivotal time in American history.

Who Was Mark Twain?

The fascinating life of the humorist, narrator, and social observer best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is captured candidly in an enjoyable biography for kids who are not quite ready for long, in-depth life histories.

Who Was Anne Frank?

An easy-to-read biography looks closely at Anne Frank's life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding from the Nazis, and the legacy of her diary.

Who Was Genghis Khan?

Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning to create the Mongol Empire and conquer almost the entire continent of Asia. As ruler of the largest empire in human history, he was as respected as he was feared. Learn more about the man and the legend in Who Was Genghis Khan?

Who Was Harry Houdini?

In addition to his well-known exploits as an escape artist, Harry Houdini was a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia. Illustrated throughout, this well-told biography is full of details about Houdini that will intrigue kids.

Who Was Albert Einstein?

Black-and-white illustrations on every spread and a lower reading level than other biographies in this age group makes this a highly accessible biography for upper elementary students.

Who Was Nelson Mandela?

As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who Was...? series.

Who Was Dr. Seuss?

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the children's author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

Heroes Who Risked Everything for Freedom ─ Civil War

A leveled reader introduction to some of the heroes from the American Civil War includes short profiles of such figures as Harriet Tubman, Robert Smalls and Mary Touvestre.

Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook

Someone has taken Junie B.'s new black furry mittens! And they kept them! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen, she should be allowed to keep it, too. Right?

Germs Make Me Sick!

How are you feeling?Most of the time you feel fine, but sometimes you get sick. Sometimes a germ catches up with you.Germs are all around you, but they are too small for you to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. Read and find out about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off and keep you healthy.

Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control!

A.J. and the gang are excited to be graduating second and moving into third grade, but are a bit worried when the PTA president goes a little bit overboard, planning fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover of the Blue Angels for the event.

Sea Monsters

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure inMagic Tree House Merlin Mission #11: Dark Day in the Deep Sea,they had lots of questions. How big is a giant squid? What is a dragonfish? How do deep-sea creatures find food when its so dark down there? What do scientists think mythical sea monsters might really be? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that theres a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

The 39-Story Treehouse

Having expanded their treehouse to an astonishing 39 stories, Andy and Terry describe the invention of their Once-Upon-a-Time machine, which they have designed to write and illustrate their stories for them.

Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)

A two-week break from school enables middle school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe and master doodler Tom Gates to plot new ways to annoy his big sister. By the award-winning creator of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates.

Nate The Great And The Monster Mess

Nate很喜歡媽媽做的怪物餅乾，但現在媽媽的怪物餅乾食譜不見了！ Nate決定出門找媽媽詢問以找出線索，還沒找到媽媽，倒是先從鄰居朋友得到了許多媽媽的行蹤。遇到Annnie，知道了媽媽打算做檸檬口味的Fang形狀餅乾。從Oliver那得知3天前媽媽有到過魚店。到了魚店，遇到了Rosamond，Rosamond反面再次使用包過魚皺皺的紙張給了Nate靈感… ------ Nate has never solved a case for his mother before. Can he do it?

High Time for Heroes (Original MTH #51, Merlin Mission #23)

My Five Senses

Explains the five ways in which a small boy can experience and enjoy the world around him

Dinosaur Bones

Discusses how scientists study fossil remains and provide information on how dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.

Hour Of The Olympics (MTH #16)

Jack and Annie are off to ancient Greece, where they race against time to witness the very first Olympic Games!