Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping, scientific history of life on Earth. Recounti
Every life is a story, says Mandy Aftel, a psychotherapist with nearly twenty years' experience working with artists and writers. We tell the stories of our lives to friends and neighbors, on job inte
A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings the legend of the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood to life for little children.Robin makes a daring raid on the castle of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham
The year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William
Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library!One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series.From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation become so popular? Author Sheila Keenan explains his spooky origin story, the history of the movies, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature.
A breakout bestseller in Italy, Genesis is a short, humanistic tour of the origins of the universe, earth, and life—drawing on the latest discoveries in physics to explain the seven most significant m
In 1960, Joy Adamson first introduced to the world the story of her life alongside Elsa - the lioness she had rescued as an orphaned cub and raised to adulthood at her home in Kenya. But, as Elsa had
Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. This lushly illust
The very first picture book about the remarkable and inspiring story of the Gay Pride Flag!In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride Flag, fro
A reissue of the landmark, worldwide bestseller on the life of the famed medical clairvoyant and founding father of the New Age, Edgar Cayce. Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) is known to millions today as the
