The bustling state of Illinois was once inhabited by Native American who made it their home for thousands of years. Illinois explores the lives of those people and events leading up to statehood, including the coming of the French fur trappers, the English farmers, and American revolutionaries.

Seeds of a Nation - Illinois

Children's Books

Stuart A. Kallen

History

KidHaven Press

Thousands of pioneers ventured across America in search of a better life in Oregon Country. Their journey was dusty, exhausting, and often perilous as they brought their families and belongings along the Oregon Trail to new land, and life, waiting for them in the West.

Daily Life - The Oregon Trail

Dana Meachen Rau

Biographies

Lions are among the world's most magnificent and attractive creatures. They are also dangerous predators, ready and able to kill on a moment's notice. This book explains how lions hunt, what they eat, and how they eat it. It also covers some of the dangers and challenges facing these amazing animals.

Nature's Predators - Lions

kris-hirschmann

Animals

Teens and younger children are looking for a place to belong and where they can feel needed--and in increasing numbers, they turn to gangs. Gang violence, joining a gang, and the ways communities are fighting back are issues that are explored here.

Understanding Issues - Gangs

Gail B. Stewart

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The ancient Greeks laid most the cultural foundations of the Western world. This easy-to-read overview introduces young readers to the heroic age of Greece, including the Trojan War, the rise of the world's first democracy in Athens, the splendor of Greek architecture, and how persistent disunity led to the decline of the ancient Greeks.

History of the World - Ancient Greece

Don Nardo

This informative volume, written for young readers, examines some of the more basic and important aspects of ancient Roman life, including the makeup of the family; the houses inhabited by both rich and poor; major occupations and kinds of workers; education; religious worship; and a fascinating visit to the public baths, a daily ritual for most ancient Romans.

Daily Life - Ancient Rome

The horse's rhythmic gait allows this animal to continuing serving humans even in its old age. Children with physical, mental, and social disabilities are helped by weekly riding sessions in which they learn to play games, ride for fun, and compete.

Animals with Jobs - Horse Therapists

Judith Janda Presnall

Kids have a perennial interest in animals, but the most popular seem to be the predators. KidHaven's "Nature's Predators series capitalizes on kid's high interest by talking about these fascinating animals and how they hunt, trap, kill their prey, and how, they in turn, become the prey.

Nature's Predators - Spiders

Police dogs help keep our streets safe. A dog is trained to ride in a patrol car with its partner and aid in apprehending suspects. Using their highly sensitive noses, police dogs can also detect drugs and search for missing people.

Animals with Jobs - Police Dogs

The basic unit of all living things, the cell is a world in itself. This book explores the workings of plant and animal cells -- what they look like, how they're nourished, and how they reproduce. It also describes the role of disease cells in the human body, and how new knowledge about cells provides hope for the treatment of illnesses such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.

The KidHaven Science Library - Cells

Jeanne DuPrau

Science, Nature & How It Works

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