In 1927, Zora Neale Hurston went to Plateau, Alabama, just outside Mobile, to interview eighty-six-year-old Cudjo Lewis. Of the millions of men, women, and children transported from Africa to America as slaves, Cudjo was then the only person alive to tell the story of this integral part of the nation's history. Hurston was there to record Cudjo's firsthand account of the raid that led to his capture and bondage fifty years after the Atlantic slave...

"Stephen Hawking guides readers through some of the biggest questions in the universe"--

Did you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellations were thought to be mythological beings set in the sky? And that eclipses were seen as demonic omens? For millennia, humans have looked to the heavens to explain the world around and above them. The myths, folktales, and lore that have arisen from these wonderings are as mysterious as they are varied.--

"First recorded traveling overhead in 240 BCE, Halley's Comet returns every seventy-six years or so for a fresh glimpse of life on bountiful Earth. In a wondrous story told from the comet's point of view, the creator of A Green Place to Be weaves scenes of Halley's hurtling through space with views of Earth and its evolving flora and fauna below. Even as humans gaze up in search of the celestial wanderer--tracking the "broom star" in words and pictures--the...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Hanukkah, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting a menorah, making traditional foods, and playing games, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular...

Discover the incredible stories and myths behind your favorite animals whether it s how the koala got its name, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the sun across the sky. Children will pore over the spectacular photographs, including detailed close-ups, and learn fun facts at the same time.

"All About Grief looks at grief from many different angles, helping preteens understand how it influences emotions, relationships, brains, bodies, and behavior"--

Show-How Guides: Hand Lettering is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started with different types of lettering. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of essentials, and every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn.

Celebrate Passover by reading about how Moses helped lead the Israelites to freedom. In addition to the story of Passover, which includes the Ten Plagues, the Burning Bush, and the Parting of the Red Sea, preschoolers will also learn about the Passover Seder and how Jewish people celebrate today. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Big Golden Book is perfect to share with your family this Passover! --

A book by historian and museum curator Sarah Chavez that helps grieving children understand what happens when we die, and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honor the dead.