Social Studies

Alaska: A History By Claus M. Naske, Herman E. Slotnick Cover Image
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Published: University of Oklahoma Press - November 18th, 2014

The largest by far of the fifty states, Alaska is also the state of greatest mystery and diversity. And, as Claus-M. Naske and Herman E. Slotnick show in this comprehensive survey, the history of Alaska's peoples and the development of its economy have matched the diversity of its land- and seascapes.


Alaska: Saga of a Bold Land By Walter R. Borneman Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780060503079
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Published: Harper Perennial - January 20th, 2004

The history of Alaska is filled with stories of new land and new riches -- and ever present are new people with competing views over how the valuable resources should be used: Russians exploiting a fur empire; explorers checking rival advances; prospectors stampeding to the clarion call of "Gold!"; soldiers battling out a decisive chapter in world war; oil wildcatters looking for a different ki


Timelines of Everything (DK Children's Timelines) By DK, Smithsonian Institution (Contributions by) Cover Image
By DK, Smithsonian Institution (Contributions by)
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ISBN: 9781465474933
Published: DK Children - October 30th, 2018

Explore 13 billion years of history in the comfort of your own home! Journey through time and discover how some of the world’s greatest events unfolded.

From the Big Bang all the way through to the digital age, this incredible visual encyclopedia for children shows you just about everything that has ever happened in history.


World History in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant By Dorothy Ail, Tat Wood Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781848667259
Published: Quercus - August 4th, 2015

What happened to the Roman Empire? Why was the Magna Carter so important? What led to the First World War? Why did the USSR collapse? World History in Minutes provides succinct answers to these questions--and many more--in 200 simple and accessible essays.


The Ancient World in Minutes: The history and achievements of the first great civilizations By Charles Phillips Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781786485816
Published: Quercus - June 5th, 2018

From the first cities of Sumeria and Babylon around 3500 BCE to the fall of the Rome and the bloody demise of the Aztecs, here--in 200 mini essays--are the critical leaders and wars; ideas and inventions; myths and religions, and art and architecture of the first 5000 years of recorded history.


Psychology in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant By Marcus Weeks Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781848667211
Published: Quercus - August 4th, 2015

To what extent is memory based on mood? Why do we compare ourselves to others? Are there different types of intelligence? How do we change with age? This book answers all these questions and many more in 200 short and accessible essays.


Philosophy in Minutes: 200 key concepts explained in an instant By Marcus Weeks Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781782066460
Published: Quercus - August 5th, 2014

Philosophy in Minutes distills 200 of the most important philosophical ideas into easily digestible, bite-sized sections.


Big Ideas in Brief: 200 World-Changing Concepts Explained in an Instant By Ian Crofton Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781780871455
Published: Quercus - March 1st, 2012

Ian Crofton, former editor-in-chief of The Guinness Encyclopedia, has written a wide range of other general reference books, including Philosophy (Teach Yourself Instant Reference) and Science Without the Boring Bits.


Economics in Minutes: 200 key concepts explained in an instant By Niall Kishtainy Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781782066477
Published: Quercus - August 5th, 2014

Economics in Minutes condenses key economics concepts into 200 short and easily digested essays. Featuring not only fundamental ideas, such as the role of money and how the stock market works, but also subjects that are increasingly important to us today - unemployment, government debt and corporate tax avoidance, for example.


Politics in Minutes By Marcus Weeks Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781784293253
Published: Quercus - April 26th, 2016

Quick, accessible, compact guide to understanding key political concepts. Contents include: Liberty, Justice, Equality, Human rights, Social contract, Democracy, Monarchy, Anarchism, Capitalism, Socialism, Nationalism and Globalisation.


Religion in Minutes: The world's great faiths explained in an instant By Marcus Weeks Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781786481252
Published: Quercus - June 6th, 2017

What are the differences between Sunni and Shi'a, Catholic and Protestant, Buddhism and Confucianism? Who were Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, and what did they really preach? Why are the concepts of karma, jihad, and nirvana so important? And what do the religions of the world say about life, death, and how we should act?


Countries of the World in Minutes: Histories, key data, and maps for all 195 countries By Jacob F. Field Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781786485830
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Published: Quercus - November 27th, 2018

For each of the 195 officially recognized countries of the world, a mini essay clearly and concisely explains its key history, characteristics, and social and political structures.


The Global Economy as You've Never Seen It: 99 Ingenious Infographics That Put It All Together By Thomas Ramge, Jan Schwochow, Adrian Garcia-Landa (Contributions by) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781615195176
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Published: The Experiment - October 23rd, 2018

An ingeniously conceived tour of the global economy and all its key components, illuminated one by one in 99 large-scale, full-color infographics

The economy is a complex, world-spanning, layer-upon-layer-upon-layer behemoth: One could argue that almost every aspect of our lives is connected to the realms of business and finance.


The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid By Dylan Thuras, Rosemary Mosco, Atlas Obscura, Joy Ang (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781523503544
Published: Workman Publishing Company - September 18th, 2018

New York Times bestseller!

The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid is a thrilling expedition to 100 of the most surprising, mysterious, and weird-but-true places on earth. 


For curious kids, this is the chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime—and see how faraway countries have more in common th


Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders By Joshua Foer, Ella Morton, Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781523506484
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Published: Workman Publishing Company - October 15th, 2019

Discover wonder.

“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”— New York Times


Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that shot to the top of bestseller lists when it was first published and changed the way we think about the world, expanding our sense of how strange and m


Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias) By Philip Wilkinson Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781465482457
Published: DK Children - November 19th, 2019

From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world.


Gods and Heroes: Mythology Around the World By Korwin Briggs Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781523503780
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Published: Workman Publishing Company - August 21st, 2018

Meet the Original Superheroes. 

Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther...there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began.


The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465445100
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Published: DK - July 5th, 2016

Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book.


The Politics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465473905
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Published: DK - February 6th, 2018

Learn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics Book.


The Economics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465473912
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Published: DK - February 6th, 2018

Learn about trade and global economic crises in The Economics Book.


The Business Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465475886
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Published: DK - November 20th, 2018

Learn about concepts, management, and commerce in The Business Book.


The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By Sarah Tomley, Mitchell Hobbs Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781465478542
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Published: DK - November 12th, 2019

Learn about how we organize our society in The Sociology Book.


The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465473370
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Published: DK - May 15th, 2018

Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book.


The Religions Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465476463
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Published: DK - November 13th, 2018

Learn about the primal beliefs to the world’s great faiths in The Religions Book.


The Feminism Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465479563
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Published: DK - February 12th, 2019

Learn about key ideas, organizations and events that defined the movement in The Feminism Book.


The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465458568
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Published: DK - February 21st, 2017

Learn about human nature, behavior and how the mind works with The Psychology Book.


The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465458551
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Published: DK - February 21st, 2017

Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book.


Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks) By Workman Publishing, Ximena Vengoechea (Text by), Editors of Brain Quest (From an idea by), Michael Lindblad (Guest editor) Cover Image
By Workman Publishing, Ximena Vengoechea (Text by), Editors of Brain Quest (From an idea by), Michael Lindblad (Guest editor)
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ISBN: 9780761160946
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Published: Workman Publishing Company - August 9th, 2016

It’s the revolutionary world history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.
    
Everything You Need to Ace World History . .


Everything You Need to Ace American History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks) By Workman Publishing, Lily Rothman (Text by), Editors of Brain Quest (From an idea by), Philip Bigler (Guest editor) Cover Image
By Workman Publishing, Lily Rothman (Text by), Editors of Brain Quest (From an idea by), Philip Bigler (Guest editor)
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ISBN: 9780761160830
Published: Workman Publishing Company - August 9th, 2016

It’s the revolutionary American history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.
    
Everything You Need to Ace American History . . . covers Native Americans to the war in Iraq.


The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome: A Handbook for Time Travelers (The Thrifty Guides #1) By Jonathan W. Stokes, David Sossella (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781101998106
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Published: Puffin Books - August 20th, 2019

From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny!

The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome
 contains information vital to the sensible time traveler:


The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece: A Handbook for Time Travelers (The Thrifty Guides #3) By Jonathan W. Stokes, Xavier Bonet (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jonathan W. Stokes, Xavier Bonet (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781101998168
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Published: Puffin Books - August 20th, 2019

From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny!

The Thrifty Guide to the Ancient Greece: A Handbook for Time Travelers is a snappy, informative travel guide containing information vital to the sensible time traveler:


The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times: A Handbook for Time Travelers (The Thrifty Guides) By Jonathan W. Stokes, Xavier Bonet (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jonathan W. Stokes, Xavier Bonet (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780451480286
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Published: Puffin Books - August 20th, 2019

The kid-friendly series that makes history approachable, engaging, and funny! From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books.

The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times: A Handbook for Time Travelers is a snappy, informative, illustrated travel guide with everything the sensible time traveler needs to know, like:
* Where I can find the best hovel?


The Little Book of Economics (DK Little Book of) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465494276
Published: DK - May 12th, 2020

This book is the perfect introduction to the subject of economics and economic ideas throughout history.


Big Ideas: The Little Book of Psychology (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465476548
Published: DK - August 7th, 2018

How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? Can we really measure intelligence?


The Little Book of Politics By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465494269
Published: DK - May 12th, 2020

This book is the perfect pocket-sized introduction to politics and political thought throughout history.


Big Ideas: The Little Book of Philosophy (DK Big Ideas) By DK Cover Image
By DK
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ISBN: 9781465475565
Published: DK - May 1st, 2018

Learn everything you need to know about the world of philosophy, from the key thinkers to modern concepts in a brand new portable size.

From the famous ancient Greek thinkers to the brilliant minds of today, The Little Book of Philosophy provides a brief, chronological introduction to philosophy, including topics such as moral ethics and philosophies of religion.


What Is a Presidential Election?: with Activities, Stickers, and a Poster! (What Was?) By Douglas Yacka, Who HQ, Robert Squier (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Douglas Yacka, Who HQ, Robert Squier (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780593095614
Published: Penguin Workshop - June 30th, 2020

This revised edition (updated through the 2021 inauguration) explains all about presidential campaigns and American politics--complete with stickers, activities, and a color-your-own Electoral Map!
 


Who Was Harriet Tubman? (Who Was?) By Yona Zeldis McDonough, Who HQ, Nancy Harrison (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593097229
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Published: Penguin Workshop - September 3rd, 2019

Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia.


Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? (Who Was?) By Bonnie Bader, Who HQ, Elizabeth Wolf (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Bonnie Bader, Who HQ, Elizabeth Wolf (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780448447230
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Published: Penguin Workshop - December 27th, 2007

The story of one of the most influential civil rights activist of our time. 


Who Was Alexander Hamilton? (Who Was?) By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Penguin Workshop - August 22nd, 2017

Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical.


What Is the Constitution? (What Was?) By Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ, Tim Foley (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781524786090
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Published: Penguin Workshop - June 19th, 2018

We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the United States Constitution came into being.


The Who Was? History of the World By Paula K. Manzanero, Who HQ, Robert Squier (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781524788001
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Published: Penguin Workshop - October 8th, 2019

Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai.


Who Was Ida B. Wells? (Who Was?) By Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780593093351
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Published: Penguin Workshop - June 2nd, 2020

The story of how a girl born into slavery became an early leader in the civil rights movement and the most famous Black female journalist in nineteenth-century America.


Who Was Rosa Parks? (Who Was?) By Yona Zeldis McDonough, Who HQ, Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780448454429
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Published: Penguin Workshop - December 23rd, 2010

In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." This biography has black-and-white illustrations throughout.


Who Was Anne Frank? (Who Was?) By Ann Abramson, Who HQ, Nancy Harrison (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ann Abramson, Who HQ, Nancy Harrison (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780448444826
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Published: Penguin Workshop - January 18th, 2007

In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary.


What Was the Underground Railroad? (What Was?) By Yona Zeldis McDonough, Who HQ, Lauren Mortimer (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780448467122
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Published: Penguin Workshop - December 26th, 2013

No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "Railroad," this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom.


Who Was George Washington? (Who Was?) By Roberta Edwards, Who HQ, True Kelley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Roberta Edwards, Who HQ, True Kelley (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780448448923
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Published: Penguin Workshop - January 8th, 2009

In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.


Who Was Frederick Douglass? (Who Was?) By April Jones Prince, Who HQ, Robert Squier (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780448479118
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Published: Penguin Workshop - December 26th, 2014

Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was determined to gain freedom--and once he realized that knowledge was power, he secretly learned to read and write to give himself an advantage. After escaping to the North in 1838, as a free man he gave powerful speeches about his experience as a slave.


Who Was Albert Einstein? (Who Was?) By Jess Brallier, Who HQ, Robert Andrew Parker (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780448424965
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Published: Penguin Workshop - February 18th, 2002

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.


What Is Climate Change? (What Was?) By Gail Herman, Who HQ, John Hinderliter (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gail Herman, Who HQ, John Hinderliter (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781524786151
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Published: Penguin Workshop - June 19th, 2018

Learn more about what climate change means and how it's affecting our planet.


Who Was Abraham Lincoln? (Who Was?) By Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780448448862
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Published: Penguin Workshop - November 20th, 2008

Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated.


What Is the Women's Rights Movement? (What Was?) By Deborah Hopkinson, Who HQ, Laurie A. Conley (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781524786298
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Published: Penguin Workshop - October 16th, 2018

The story of Girl Power! Learn about the remarkable women who changed US history.


Who Were the Wright Brothers? (Who Was?) By James Buckley, Jr., Who HQ, Tim Foley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By James Buckley, Jr., Who HQ, Tim Foley (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780448479514
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Published: Penguin Workshop - May 1st, 2014

As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical.  As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on.  As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world’s first successful airplane.


Who Is Malala Yousafzai? (Who Was?) By Dinah Brown, Who HQ, Andrew Thomson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dinah Brown, Who HQ, Andrew Thomson (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780448489377
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Published: Penguin Workshop - August 11th, 2015

Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize.


Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was?) By Dennis Brindell Fradin, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Penguin Workshop - February 18th, 2002

Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.


Philosophy 101: From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential Primer on the History of Thought (Adams 101) By Paul Kleinman Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781440567674
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Published: Adams Media - October 18th, 2013

Discover the world's greatest thinkers and their groundbreaking notions!

Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject.


Psych 101: Psychology Facts, Basics, Statistics, Tests, and More! (Adams 101) By Paul Kleinman Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781440543906
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Published: Adams Media - September 18th, 2012

A hands-on approach to exploring the human mind

Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and experiments of psychology into tedious discourse that even Freud would want to repress.


Socialism 101 is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the historical and modern applications of socialism.

In today’s political climate, more and more presidential candidates are espousing socialist—or democratic socialist—policies.


All you need to know about elections, politics, and government!

Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of government into tedious discourse that would put even the president to sleep. American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn.


Economics 101: From Consumer Behavior to Competitive Markets--Everything You Need to Know About Economics (Adams 101) By Alfred Mill Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781440593406
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Published: Adams Media - January 2nd, 2016

So much of the world revolves around economics, so why do most texts make it so dull and difficult to learn? But learning economics doesn’t have to be boring. In Economics 101, you’ll see how learning economics can be engaging.

Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of economics into tedious discourse that would put even Joseph Stiglitz to sleep.


Explore the mysteries of morality and the concept of right and wrong with this accessible, engaging guide featuring basic facts along with an overview of modern-day issues ranging from business ethics and bioethics to political and social ethics.

Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behavior.


Uncover the mysteries of the past with this exciting, comprehensive guide on world history.

History books are often filled with long descriptions, complex facts, and stories that can bore even the most enthusiastic history buffs.


U.S. History 101: Historic Events, Key People, Important Locations, and More! (Adams 101) By Kathleen Sears Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781440586484
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Published: Adams Media - January 2nd, 2015

Perfect for readers of all ages, U.S. History 101 is a fact-filled and riveting introduction to the most important political events and figures from the last 300 years of our nation’s history.

The stories of politicos and historic events are often turned into snooze-worthy lectures that even Benjamin Franklin would reject.


History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day (DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias) By Smithsonian Institution (Contributions by) Cover Image
By Smithsonian Institution (Contributions by)
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ISBN: 9781465437976
Published: DK - September 1st, 2015

This comprehensive and compelling visual encyclopedia tells the story of our world in true depth and detail, from the origins of life on Earth right up until the 21st century.