If You Were a Kid

Get a firsthand look of the early days of the American Revolution. When British soldiers accuse Samuel Richardson's father and uncle of being rebellious Patriots, Samuel must work together with his cousin Molly to help the family make an escape. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow along on the cousins' adventure as they witness the early days of the American Revolution and come up with a daring plan to save their fathers.

Get a firsthand look at the construction of the Great Pyramids! Thousands of years ago, the people of ancient Egypt began constructing enormous buildings called pyramids. Many of them still stand today. Have you ever wondered how they were built? Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow the story of Khalid, Merti, and Sabu as they get a firsthand look at the construction of these amazing structures. They will discover what materials were used, what kinds of tools workers used, and much more.

Follow along with two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever. Joyce Jenkins has recently moved to a new town with her family, and she will soon be attending a segregated school for the first time. Meanwhile, Connie Underwood is trying to figure out what her twin brothers are planning in secret. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow along with the two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever.

Discover what it was like to be a kid during the most defining moments in history! In 1776, colonial leaders sent a clear message to King George III in Great Britain: The Declaration of Independence. This document stated that colonists did not want the faraway king to rule over them anymore. Some of those who rejected British rule were kids! Join Lavinia and twins Henry and James as British soldiers take over their home. Travel through time and find out how the kids outwit enemy soldiers, illustrating one of the reasons why many colonists supported the Declaration of Independence.

Discover what it was like to be a kid during the most defining moments in history! The United States is a nation of immigrants. The most important immigration station during the early 20th century was Ellis Island. This tiny island in the New York harbor welcomed at least 10 million people to America. Many of them were kids! Travel through time with Isabella and Alberto as they journey from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island. Share their struggles, fears, and hopes as they go through an experience shared with millions of Americans.

Follow Josephine and Stephen along the trail as they camp in the wilderness, look out over incredible landscapes, and prepare for their new lives in the West. As Josephine Jenkins sets off on the Oregon Trail with her mother and younger brothers to reunite with her father out West, she realizes that her beloved diary has gone missing. Meanwhile, her fellow traveler Stephen Byrd is sad to be leaving his friends behind as his family makes the move to Oregon. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow Josephine and Stephen along the trail as they camp in the wilderness, look out over incredible landscapes, and prepare for their new lives in the West.

Get a firsthand look into the early days the North American Colonies. It is winter of 1724 in the North American colonies. With her mother sick in bed and her father away on business, Charlotte Sheppard is left to watch over her younger siblings and the family farm as a dangerous storm blows in overnight. Meanwhile, Charlotte's friend Elijah Coth is concerned that his immigrant family will return home to Holland after so many setbacks on their own farm. Readers (Ages 7-9) will join Charlotte and Elijah as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of the storm.

Discover what happened when the Titanic collided with an iceberg and began to sink! Alice Carver is traveling aboard the incredible Titanic with her mother to make a new home in the United States. Meanwhile, William Alexander III is aboard the ship as part of a vacation with his wealthy family. Readers (Ages 7-9) wil explore the many features of the Titanic with these characters as they meet and search for fun aboard the ship.

Learn how prospectors mined for gold, what life was like in mining camps, and much more. In 1848, gold was discovered in a California river, kicking off a period of time when thousands of people traveled to the West Coast with dreams of getting rich. Readers (Ages 7-9) will get an up-close look at life during the California Gold Rush as they follow the adventures of Louise and Feng, two kids living in mining camp near San Francisco.