The grisly and glorious story of the Aztecs, for kids, is recounted here with an emphasis on their religious rites, great building prowess, and their downfall after the arrival of Cortes. Learn More

Ben Franklin, for kids, is revealed here to be the ultimate American hero: elder statesman, tireless inventor, witty and thoughtful writer, and above all else, endlessly curious soul. Learn More

Who doesn’t love to read about the great triumphs and tragedies of explorers? For kids interested in learning about some of the world’s best-known adventurers – as well as about some of the lesser-known ones – this issue will quickly become a favorite. Learn More

Washington, for kids studying our country’s early history, is a must-read: They’ll learn all about how his early military successes foreshadowed the bravery and firm leadership skills he showed as our nation’s first, and best-loved, president. Learn More

The groundbreaking life of baseball hero Jackie Robinson, for kids, is covered in dynamic detail here, from his early days in Georgia to his star turn as a Brooklyn Dodger – and the first black player in the big leagues. Learn More

Artist, engineer, scientist, inventor, musician-Leonardo da Vinci did it all-and did it well. As a painter, he created the Mona Lisa, the most famous work of art in the world today... Learn More

Encounters with natives, grizzly attacks, roaring rapids, stampeding bulls – the exciting tale of the expedition of Lewis & Clark, for kids, is retold here, with an emphasis on the bravery and teamwork that made their journey a classic tale of American exploration. Learn More

The Great Emancipator gets the hero’s treatment in Lincoln; for kids curious about our 16th president, accounts of his courageous acts, best-loved speeches, political battles, and the noble ideals he lived by will truly inspire. Learn More

The wanderings and discoveries of explorer Marco Polo, for kids, are described in thrilling detail in this issue, from his original jaunt across Asia as a teenager to his meandering and tragic journey home. Learn More

The world knows him as Mark Twain, but he was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens. On the night of his birth in 1835, Halley's comet appeared as a brilliant streak of light in the sky. In 1910, the comet reappeared, and Clemens died. Learn More

All the highlights of the life of Martin Luther King Jr., for kids, are featured here, from the freedom rides, sit-ins, and famous speeches to his efforts to register black voters, end housing discrimination, and secure the... Learn More

Make way for the Conestogas! In Pioneers, for kids, this exciting – and trying – time in American History is revealed through stories about how they traveled, life on the plains, and the dangers they faced as they raced to claim the riches of the west. Learn More

The main duties and responsibilities of being president, for kids, are outlined in this issue, along with the checks and balances that keep the president in line and the complicated process of electing a new one. Learn More

Studying Revolutionary history would not be complete without also learning about Revolutionary women and their contributions to the war effort; in this issue, kids will hear all about the heroic and dedicated efforts of women on both sides of the war to keep farms running and protect their husbands and families. Learn More

Sacagawea, for kids, gets the heroine’s treatment here, with riveting details about how she was an indispensable addition to the Lewis & Clark expedition and helped them succeed in crossing the Louisiana Purchase and reach the Pacific, opening up this huge new territory for settlement. Learn More

William Shakespeare has been called the greatest writer in the English language. From about 1590 to 1613, he wrote 36 plays, including tragedies (Hamlet), comedies (A Midsummer Night's Dream), and histories (Henry V). Today, his plays are performed... Learn More

Teddy Roosevelt, for kids, takes a clear-eyed look at the myth and the man, exploring his notable accomplishments, like winning the Nobel Peace Prize and getting the Panama Canal built, and his more controversial aspects, like his foreign policy and his glorification of war. Learn More

What is genius? According to Thomas Edison, it's 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration. By this definition, Edison certainly qualified. From childhood to the end of his long life, Edison was always working on some project. Learn More

The busy and successful life of Thomas Jefferson, for kids, is in the spotlight here, with descriptions of his many achievements in politics, law, architecture, writing, farming and more. Learn More

In Washington, D.C., readers will take a comprehensive tour of our capital city, learning about its rich history, monuments, and notable figures. Learn More

Take wing with the Wright brothers! For kids fascinated by flight, this issue – which follows the brothers as they build and fly the first real airplane, and also looks at other attempts at flight – provides all the fun facts they need to know. Learn More