History, science, and geography meet the beauty and creativity of old-world cartography in this stunning visual display of the rivers that flow over mountains and valleys, across deserts, on all seven continents, and into the world’s... Read More

The indomitable Jake Travis returns for another high-stakes investigation in "A Beautiful Voice". Jake Travis is a hero, but he’d protest that designation. He’s—mostly—left his former military and intelligence life behind. He... Read More

All bundled up for a midwinter trek through acres of secluded backyard wilderness, a father and son are unexpectedly beset by a snowstorm and lose sight of each other in this wordless story of family, friendship, and opening your heart... Read More

Explore the many quirks and anomalies of English spelling and pronunciation in an A-to-Z tribute to some of the most unconventional words in the lexicon. Learn why Y is not for “why” and U is not for “you,” but V is for... Read More

In this story inspired by the many African American pioneers who forged new communities in the Midwest following the Civil War, young Dede’s hardworking family leaves behind a life of indentured servitude for the promise of free... Read More

Known throughout Asia as the Buddha’s helper, Guan Yin has many names and faces, and she is always there to help in times of need. Discover the goddess of mercy in this retelling of the Lotus Sutra. Learn how to recite her name to... Read More

From the compound, pixelated vision of a bee to an eagle’s sharp gaze or a chameleon’s unique dexterity, explore the science of vision in a fun and fascinating look at some of nature’s most unique optics. Compare with human eyes... Read More

Maureen Aitken’s "The Patron Saint of Lost Girls" pretends to be a collection of short stories but is not. Instead, advantages of both short-story and novel formats are fused into a mutation which is neither. By the time this... Read More