Thomas Edison changed the world when he invented an electric light bulb. Learn more about his fascinating life.

Introduce children to the lives and achievements of pioneering men and women from diverse cultures, eras, and fields with Rookie Biographies "TM," the new series that helps emergent readers get to know the people who shaped our world!

This "Angel of the Battlefield" did more than nurse injured soldiers during the Civil War. She created an organization that helps victims of tragedy everywhere -- the American Red Cross.

Introduce children to the lives and achievements of pioneering men and women from diverse cultures, eras, and fields with Rookie Biographies "TM," the new series that helps emergent readers get to know the people who shaped our world!

Imagine growing up without a telephone! You don't have to, thanks to Alexander Graham Bell's passion for communication and the extraordinary invention he brought to the world.

Learn more about John Muir, a writer and explorer. He inspired Teddy Roosevelt to help protect the wilderness.

Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up on a farm in the Midwest. Learn more about how she decided to share her stories with the world.

The Rookie Read-About Geography series teaches young readers the basic facts about geography. Colorful maps and photos illustrate simple text that includes information about terrain, climate, and people. This title discusses the seven continents, and the different climates, people, and topography of each one. Full color.