Geography & Cultures

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....

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

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....

In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions....

Twelve-year-old Ming Qong is convinced that girls must have changed the world, even if they are rarely mentioned in history books.

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

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....

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

Pepito has moved to England. To help celebrate his birthday, Miss Clavel and the girls pay him a visit. When his mother won't let Pepito keep one of his birthday presents—a horse—Madeline is more than willing to help out.

When Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny boarded a train to help the Reddimus Society return a stolen treasure, they didn't plan on traveling around the world....

Elementary Geography was originally written by educator Charlotte Mason in the 1880s, yet this beloved book for elementary-aged students still garners attention today. Blue Sky Daisies brings you the same classic book, completely re-typeset in a pleasing and fresh format....

Living only until her execution at age 17, and ruling England for less than two weeks, Lady Jane Grey is still remembered for her intelligence and steadfast defense of the gospel....

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....

The wackiest road trip in history continues in book four of the New York Times best-selling Genius Files series, following twins Coke and Pepsi as they dodge villains and visit weird-but-true landmarks from Texas all the way to Roswell, New Mexico....

Finally, Amira is 12. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala - Amira's one true dream...

When thirteen-year-old Celeste travels to China to visit her grandmother, she uncovers an incredible family secret. And with this secret comes danger and adventure. If Celeste is to save her family and friends, she must learn to harness her rare and powerful gift....

Thrills, spills, and cheating death are just part of an average day on a not-so-average summer vacation for these two smarty-pants siblings....

In this new adventure in the New York Times bestselling series, the Vanderbeekers depart Harlem to celebrate their dad's birthday. But their surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger kids try to keep their family from ever facing change....

"My life is dust and rocks and rude boys and skinny babies, and long days of searching for my mother when I don’t have the faintest idea where she might be". Parvana is alone. Her father is dead. A refugee in a land full of dangers....

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny didn't think the old trunk in their house held anything interesting....

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

Australia is home to some of the most unusual animals in the world. Millions of years ago, the continents clumped into one large landmass. When the continents broke up, Australia separated. It evolved in isolation, so the animals of Australia look different from animals anywhere else....

Ella of Frell wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's gift of obedience and feel that she belongs to herself...

On this adventure, we're going to encounter a phenomenon of nature—the volcano! We'll travel through the different layers of the earth to reach its core and learn about how scientist document changes over years and years....

For Melia and her sister Myrto, summer means a break from Grandfather's history lessons and weeks of running free at the seaside with their ragtag group of friends. Best of all, cousin Nikos will visit and tell his fabulous stories about the taxidermied wildcat, which opens its blue glass eye when it wants to do good deeds and its black one when it makes trouble. The black eye must be open lately because all the adults have been acting strangely, arguing about politics and fearful of the police. Soon even the children are divided—who can Melia trust?

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.

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.

"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.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven audiobook offers clear, concrete language to introduce the concept of disability. This audiobook celebrates all bodies and abilities, just as they are, and addresses the inequities and opportunities for change in today's world.