Diamonds were first discovered in India about 2,400 years ago. The weight of a gemstone is measured in carats. Learn more in Gemstones.

Did you know that most of the food grown on farms is used to feed people? Wyoming is the state with the largest farms in the United States. Learn more…

Farm is part of the Where Do You Live? Series, which explores the different types of communities that can be found across the United States. Young readers will learn how…

Did you know that the Australian spade foot toad can hibernate for years while waiting for rain? Animals use hibernation to survive extreme temperatures and food shortages. Discover these and…

Landslides can move at speeds of almost 200 miles (320 kilometers) per hour. The eruption of Mount St. Helens caused the largest landslide in the world, covering 24 square miles…

Finding yourself pregnant as a teenager is a scary thing. There are so many issues involved. Yet it is still difficult for teens to talk about sex. This title gives…

Did you know that James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights? He also helped write the Constitution. These interesting facts and more can be found in James Madison, a Founding…

Readers will explore the life and times of historic figures in the Icons series. Each book features a remarkable individual who has left their mark in history, exploring key life…