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We wash our hands many times a day . . . ever wonder exactly what’s in that stuff we call soap? Find out how this sudsy invention came about, what ...

The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War have brought an official end to slavery, yet some Southern slave owners are refusing to comply. The...

Trainers. Runners. Kicks. No matter what you call them, sneakers are a great way to show off your style. But who invented this famous footwear? How...

How did soccer become the world’s most popular sport with billions of fans and millions of players? From its earliest beginnings to the most recent...

Cuddling with a soft teddy bear can be very calming. But how are teddy bears made? What are they made from? Who invented them? Find out everything ...

Tells the story of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Written in graphic-novel format.

Trainers. Runners. Kicks. No matter what you call them, sneakers are a great way to show off your style. But who invented this famous footwear? How...

For some early explorers, the trip to the New World wasn't their first adventure. Readers will be fascinated by these daring men and what drove the...

You see books at school, at libraries, and at home. But who invented books? What materials are used to make a book? How do books make it onto shelv...

The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War have brought an official end to slavery, yet some Southern slave owners are refusing to comply. The...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! No matter what flavor you choose, ice cream is a delicious dessert. But what goes into this swee...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! No matter what flavor you choose, ice cream is a delicious dessert. But what goes into this swee...

Tells the story of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Written in graphic-novel format.

Potatoes can be turned into lots of yummy side dishes, and French fries are a popular option. But who discovered French fries? Are they really fr...

Chocolate is a favorite treat for many people, but where does it come from? What is it made from? How is it turned into the sweet treats people lov...

Red, blue, purple, green—crayons come in a rainbow of colors! And anyone with an imagination can enjoy these easy-to-use art supplies. But when wer...

Potatoes can be turned into lots of yummy side dishes, and French fries are a popular option. But who discovered French fries? Are they really fr...

Chocolate is a favorite treat for many people, but where does it come from? What is it made from? How is it turned into the sweet treats people lov...

Can you blow a bubble with bubble gum? Ever wonder who blew the first bubble? Find out all about bubble gum—how it was invented, how it’s made toda...

Find out how Native Americans introduced European settlers to corn and how it has become an important crop to people and animals around the world a...

Can you blow a bubble with bubble gum? Ever wonder who blew the first bubble? Find out all about bubble gum—how it was invented, how it’s made toda...

You see books at school, at libraries, and at home. But who invented books? What materials are used to make a book? How do books make it onto shelv...

Red, blue, purple, green—crayons come in a rainbow of colors! And anyone with an imagination can enjoy these easy-to-use art supplies. But when wer...

It’s party time, and balloons are everywhere! But where do balloons come from? Who invented them? What are they made of? Discover fun facts about b...