Essential Literary Themes analyzes recurring themes in culture and literature. Each book in the series features four analysis papers that consider the book's theme. The analysis papers each…

Throughout history, there have been those whose extraordinary ideas have shaped today's world. Essential Lives offers access to these incredible individuals and their stories. With these…

Throughout history, there have been those whose extraordinary ideas have shaped today's world. Essential Lives offers access to these incredible individuals and their stories. With these…

Essential Pets looks at topics surrounding the animals that live in people's homes around the world. Readers will discover the history of these pets, how people care for and feed them,…

Earth is full of extreme environments. From soaring mountain peaks to arid deserts to rain-soaked jungles, nature's extremes are both admired and used to test people's limits in surviving…

The United States is home to many unique travel destinations. From the stunning views at Grand Canyon National Park to the beaches of the Florida Keys, visitors can see all kinds of natural…

This series brings alive four of the ships lost to history--the Mayflower, the Titanic, the USS Arizona, and the Wilhelm Gustloff. With information on the building and technology of each…

Food is the foundation of life. But there's more to every meal than we know. Before food gets to someone's plate, it must be grown, processed, shipped, delivered, prepared, marketed, and…

Fighting COVID-19 explores various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the measures taken to fight the disease in the United States and abroad, to its impact on daily life, society,…

Financial literacy is a key life skill. In an approachable way, this series gives teens solid information they need to know for their financial future and helps them learn to apply it in…

Handling Health Challenges examines disorders and diseases and the ways in which they impact daily life for the people who have them. Each title discusses the science behind the health…

History is filled with people who overcame adversity in pursuit of social justice, equality, and fairness. But their stories are often lost or ignored--sometimes because these figures are…