Geography & Cultures

At the tender age of eight, chimney sweep Tom Appleby is convicted of stealing and sentenced to deportation to Botany Bay....

Sadie is thrown back in time to witness a dreadful crime in which her family is involved. Sadie, Walter, and Lachie must find a way to atone for past wrongs, or be doomed to repeat them....

In 1985 southern Sudan is ravaged by war. Rebels and government forces battle for control, with ordinary people…people like the boy, Salva Dut…caught in the middle....

This is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village....

Peter Gossage’s memorable retellings of Māori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations....

Life hasn't been much fun for Milly Dynes lately. There seem to be problems everywhere she looks. She's always loved her home in Tidgy Bay, but at the moment she wishes she was somewhere—anywhere—else. Then Eliza Vanda turns up-and magic comes with her....

In this adventure Otto and Missy are off to explore the Frozen World. Setting course for the Artic and Antarctica they discover penguins, orcas and seals and a whole lot of snow....

Ahmed, 14, is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life of uncertainty and suffering in Aleppo, Syria, only to lose his father on the perilous journey to the shores of Europe. Now, Ahmed’s struggling to get by on his own....

Imagine living in a country in which women and girls are not allowed to leave the house without a man....

The Princess in Black: Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when...Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! Stopping monsters is no job for prim and perfect Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret....

It's the end of August 2005, and a big hurricane is blowing in to New Orleans, Louisiana....

On this adventure, we're travelling back in time to Ancient Egypt where we'll learn about one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, the pyramids! We'll also visit the River Nile and the ancient tombs. Beware of the mummies....

Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold anthology celebrates the uniqueness and universality in us all....

The Lost Prince is the enchanting story of a young boy discovering his true destiny. Twelve-year-old Marco knows he is being trained for something, but he isn't sure what....

On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany, thanks largely to the efforts of the Hitler Youth....

Friday Barnes is Europe's most wanted in this latest installment of the bestselling detective series....

A young cub is snatched from his family and home by a giant eagle, then dropped, injured and alone, in a suburban garden....

It's up to Raya to find the last dragon and save the world of Kumandra....

Kevin likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But when change comes along uninvited one day, Kevin discovers that life can be new and wonderful....

In this sequel to The Princess and the Goblin, Curdie has returned to his life as a miner and has dismissed the supernatural happenings of the past, believing them to have been a dream....

In this stunning sequel to The Breadwinner Trilogy, Parvana, now 15-years-old, is found in a bombed-out school and held as a suspected terrorist by American troops in Afghanistan....

This striking work of narrative nonfiction tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui's survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945 and the heartbreaking aftermath....

When Silas Heap unseals a forgotten room in the palace, he releases the ghost of a queen who lived 500 years earlier....

The most dangerous road trip in history continues for thirteen-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald....

Books 9-10 in Shannon Hale & Dean Hale's New York Times bestselling series take the Princess in Black on two of her most exciting adventures yet!

The Night Market is here again, and all one girl needs is a bag of gold coins to enter. The market is alive with the sound of hawkers and traders. “A taste of tangy sweetness!” hollers a man behind a towering fountain of lemonade. “I’ll trade you a joke for a coin,” a little boy calls. “Home grown spices!” shouts a granny at a counter. What should the girl buy? But, wait! Do you hear that? It's the sound of an old African drum. Have a turn, then learn to make cards disappear when you shout Abracadabra!

Growing up, Jung-soon spent every moment she could at her grandparents' house. Dressing up and watching cartoons. Dyeing each other's fingernails with crushed balsam petals. Getting the whole neighborhood together to sweep their streets. Falling asleep together...just the three of them, happy. Grandfather was Grandmother's best and only friend. On every Jesa day, during the ancestral ritual, he would gently place the okchundang candy in her mouth, a big smile spreading across her face as it melted on her tongue.

The Heart of Heritage follows the journey of two cousins who reconnect in Italy after years of being apart. As they explore the rich heritage of their shared family roots, they uncover the timeless traditions, values, and connections that shape their identities. This book is more than just an engaging adventure—it’s an educational experience that teaches children the importance of family history, cultural connections, and the value of embracing their roots.

Chanderiagor: A Borg of The Moon is an illustrated chronicle of the quaint yet historically rich city of Chandernagor. A former French colony, Chandernagor is now a popular site for enthusiasts of Indo-French architecture, festivals, cuisine and culture. This blended nature of the city is masterfully captured by the author who, having grown up in Chandernagor, brings these abstractions to life through reminiscent words and lively images.

"Traveling Across America" is an engaging guide for young listeners, introducing all 50 U.S. states through their unique histories, cultures, and landmarks. Children will discover how each state became part of the nation, while exploring major contributions—from inventions to historical figures—that have shaped America.