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The Prince

by Niccolo Machiavelli ...

Translated by Ninian Hill Thomson ...

Dive into the cunning world of political strategy with Niccolò Machiavelli's seminal work, The Prince. This captivating eBook edition ushers you into the inner sanctums of power, as Machiavelli draws upon his wealth of experience to offer unflinching insights into leadership, statecraft, and power. With its shrewd advice and keen observations, The Prince has not only shaped political theory but ... Read more

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Dive into the cunning world of political strategy with Niccolò Machiavelli's seminal work, The Prince. This captivating eBook edition ushers you into the inner sanctums of power, as Machiavelli draws upon his wealth of experience to offer unflinching insights into leadership, statecraft, and power. With its shrewd advice and keen observations, The Prince has not only shaped political theory but
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Super Simple Psychology

The Ultimate Bitesize Study Guide

by DK ...

Series series DK Super Simple
Accessible to all, this jam-packed psychology study guide has everything students ages 16+ need to help them master this fascinating subject.Super Simple Psychology covers topics ranging from brain anatomy and memory to phobias and addiction, breaking complex information down into manageable, bite-size chunks.Packed with all the core US Advanced Placement, UK A Level, and International ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Accessible to all, this jam-packed psychology study guide has everything students ages 16+ need to help them master this fascinating subject.Super Simple Psychology covers topics ranging from brain anatomy and memory to phobias and addiction, breaking complex information down into manageable, bite-size chunks.Packed with all the core US Advanced Placement, UK A Level, and International
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Egyptian Magic. Illustrated

by E. A. Wallis Budge ...

Egyptian Magic by renowned Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge is a fascinating exploration of the spiritual and mystical practices of ancient Egypt. Drawing from temple inscriptions, papyri, tomb texts, and archaeological findings, Budge presents a comprehensive account of the magical beliefs that shaped daily life, religion, and the afterlife in one of the world’s oldest civilizations. In this ... Read more

$0.99 USD

Egyptian Magic by renowned Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge is a fascinating exploration of the spiritual and mystical practices of ancient Egypt. Drawing from temple inscriptions, papyri, tomb texts, and archaeological findings, Budge presents a comprehensive account of the magical beliefs that shaped daily life, religion, and the afterlife in one of the world’s oldest civilizations. In this
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The People of the Indus

by Nikhil Gulati ...

Who were the people of the Indus? Why didn't they build pyramids like the Egyptians? And ultimately what happened to them? Supported by extensive research from a leading Indus archaeologist, this graphic novel seeks answers to precisely these questions. It is not history in the form of a dull record of dates and events but a beautifully illustrated glimpse into the lives of the people of the Indus ... Read more

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Who were the people of the Indus? Why didn't they build pyramids like the Egyptians? And ultimately what happened to them? Supported by extensive research from a leading Indus archaeologist, this graphic novel seeks answers to precisely these questions. It is not history in the form of a dull record of dates and events but a beautifully illustrated glimpse into the lives of the people of the Indus
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The Book of Tea

by Okakura Kakuzo ...

"The Book of Tea" was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times.It is a short volume that explains the unique tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony, from utensils used at the ceremony to historical context.In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, Japan underwent a period of modernization. Some conservatives ... Read more

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"The Book of Tea" was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times.It is a short volume that explains the unique tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony, from utensils used at the ceremony to historical context.In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, Japan underwent a period of modernization. Some conservatives
... Read more
Reflections: On the Magic of Writing

On the Magic of Writing

by Diana Wynne Jones ...

This collection of more than twenty-five critical essays, speeches, and biographical pieces chosen by Diana Wynne Jones before her death in 2011 is essential reading for the author's many fans and for students and teachers of the fantasy genre and creative writing in general. The volume includes insightful literary criticism alongside autobiographical anecdotes, revelations about the origins of ... Read more

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This collection of more than twenty-five critical essays, speeches, and biographical pieces chosen by Diana Wynne Jones before her death in 2011 is essential reading for the author's many fans and for students and teachers of the fantasy genre and creative writing in general. The volume includes insightful literary criticism alongside autobiographical anecdotes, revelations about the origins of
... Read more
Astrophysics for Supervillains

by Matthew Bothwell ...

Series series Supervillian Academy
Based on real questions from children, expert author Dr. Matt Bothwell has created a Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle graders."What happens if you throw someone into a black hole?""Could you crash the moon into the Earth?""If the sun explodes, would we all get vaporized?"Discover the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinatingly morbid school, Dr. Matt Bothwell ... Read more

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Based on real questions from children, expert author Dr. Matt Bothwell has created a Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle graders."What happens if you throw someone into a black hole?""Could you crash the moon into the Earth?""If the sun explodes, would we all get vaporized?"Discover the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinatingly morbid school, Dr. Matt Bothwell
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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition

by Margot Lee Shetterly ...

The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female ... Read more

$14.49 USD

The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female
... Read more
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

by Frederick Joseph ...

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice.“We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice.“We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are
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Who Was Paul Revere?

Illustrated by John O'Brien ...

by Roberta Edwards, Who HQ ...

Series series Who Was?
In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861. So who was Paul Revere? In addition to being an American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth from hippo tusks! This biography, with black-and-white ... Read more

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In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861. So who was Paul Revere? In addition to being an American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth from hippo tusks! This biography, with black-and-white
... Read more
Good Behavior

by Nathan L. Henry ...

Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an
... Read more
How Dare the Sun Rise

Memoirs of a War Child

by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Abigail Pesta ...

Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word ... Read more

$6.49 USD

Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word
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LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Explore the Spider-Verse

by DK ...

**This edition does not include a minifigure.Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man™ book!**Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and ... Read more

$7.99 USD

**This edition does not include a minifigure.Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man™ book!**Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and
... Read more
Uncle Tom's Cabin

by Harriet Beecher Stowe ...

Series series Aladdin Classics
Uncle Tom's Cabin was a sensation upon its publication in 1852. In its first year it sold 300,000 copies, and has since been translated into more than twenty languages. This powerful story of one slave's unbreakable spirit holds an important place in American history, as it helped solidify the anti-slavery sentiments of the North, and moved a nation to civil war. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Uncle Tom's Cabin was a sensation upon its publication in 1852. In its first year it sold 300,000 copies, and has since been translated into more than twenty languages. This powerful story of one slave's unbreakable spirit holds an important place in American history, as it helped solidify the anti-slavery sentiments of the North, and moved a nation to civil war.
... Read more
American Indians in Texas: Conflict and Survival

by Sandy Phan ...

Series series Primary Source Readers
Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book explores the Texas history and the history of American Indians and how each group found different ways to live on the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book explores the Texas history and the history of American Indians and how each group found different ways to live on the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache
... Read more
A Dangerous Idea

The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight over Science in Schools

by Debbie Levy ...

ASJA Book Award Honoree | A Booklist's Editors' Choice title | A School Library Journal Best Kids' Book of the Year | An ALA Notable Children's Book | A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionOne hundred years ago, a small-town science teacher ignited a nationwide debate over what students should learn in school--and who should decide.* “Compelling.” -School Libra... ... Read more

$12.49 USD

ASJA Book Award Honoree | A Booklist's Editors' Choice title | A School Library Journal Best Kids' Book of the Year | An ALA Notable Children's Book | A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionOne hundred years ago, a small-town science teacher ignited a nationwide debate over what students should learn in school--and who should decide.* “Compelling.” -School Libra...
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The Mine Wars

The Bloody Fight for Workers' Rights in the West Virginia Coalfields

by Steve Watkins ...

For fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deb Heiligman, a riveting true story of the West Virginia coal miners who ignited the largest labor uprising in American history.* “An essential historical account of the U.S. labor movement.” -School Library Journal, starred reviewA School Library Journal Best Book of 2024A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Award BookA 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable ... Read more

$11.89 USD

For fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deb Heiligman, a riveting true story of the West Virginia coal miners who ignited the largest labor uprising in American history.* “An essential historical account of the U.S. labor movement.” -School Library Journal, starred reviewA School Library Journal Best Book of 2024A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Award BookA 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable
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History of Comic Books

by Smith, David ...

Series series TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers
Featuring comic book celebrities from Superman to Batman and the heroes and villains of the Marvel universe, the History of Comic Books e-Book examines the lasting popularity of comics. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. The History of Comic Books e-Book focuses on complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle ... Read more

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Featuring comic book celebrities from Superman to Batman and the heroes and villains of the Marvel universe, the History of Comic Books e-Book examines the lasting popularity of comics. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. The History of Comic Books e-Book focuses on complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle
... Read more
Thrice Told Tales

Three Mice Full of Writing Advice

by Catherine Lewis ...

Illustrated by Joost Swarte ...

Three Blind Mice. Three Blind Mice. See how they run? No. See how they can make all sorts of useful literary elements colorful and easy to understand!Can one nursery rhyme explain the secrets of the universe? Well, not exactly—but it can help you understand the difference between bildungsroman, epigram, and epistolary.From the absurd to the wish-I’d-thought-of-that clever, writing professor ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Three Blind Mice. Three Blind Mice. See how they run? No. See how they can make all sorts of useful literary elements colorful and easy to understand!Can one nursery rhyme explain the secrets of the universe? Well, not exactly—but it can help you understand the difference between bildungsroman, epigram, and epistolary.From the absurd to the wish-I’d-thought-of-that clever, writing professor
... Read more
How to Study for a Mathematics Degree

by Lara Alcock ...

Every year, thousands of students go to university to study mathematics (single honours or combined with another subject). Many of these students are extremely intelligent and hardworking, but even the best will, at some point, struggle with the demands of making the transition to advanced mathematics. Some have difficulty adjusting to independent study and to learning from lectures. Other ... Read more

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Every year, thousands of students go to university to study mathematics (single honours or combined with another subject). Many of these students are extremely intelligent and hardworking, but even the best will, at some point, struggle with the demands of making the transition to advanced mathematics. Some have difficulty adjusting to independent study and to learning from lectures. Other
... Read more
America Redux: Visual Stories from Our Dynamic History

by Ariel Aberg-Riger ...

Illustrated by Ariel Aberg-Riger ...

A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read.What are the stories we tell ourselves about America?How do they shape our sense of history,cloud our perceptions,inspire us?America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling ... Read more

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A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read.What are the stories we tell ourselves about America?How do they shape our sense of history,cloud our perceptions,inspire us?America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling
... Read more
"I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode Or Not"

A Collection of Legends, Lies, & Cherished Myths of American

by Richard Shenkman ...

Provocative and amusingly heretical, "I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not" (a quote attributed to Warren Harding) offers eye-opening revelations debunking long-held American legends. ... Read more

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Provocative and amusingly heretical, "I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not" (a quote attributed to Warren Harding) offers eye-opening revelations debunking long-held American legends.
... Read more
Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators As Kids

by Elizabeth Haidle ...

Illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle ...

This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists’ early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and inspiration that helped forge their successful careers.What makes an ... Read more

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This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists’ early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and inspiration that helped forge their successful careers.What makes an
... Read more
What Was Pearl Harbor?

by Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by John Mantha ...

Series series What Was?
A terrifying attack!On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than two thousand servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II. In a compelling, easy-to-read narrative, children will learn all about a pivotal moment in ... Read more

$3.99 USD

A terrifying attack!On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than two thousand servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II. In a compelling, easy-to-read narrative, children will learn all about a pivotal moment in
... Read more

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