Books by The New York Public Library

Sail down the Ivory Coast with the ancient Phoenicians. Meet the Kublai Khan with Marco Polo. Join the Antarctic explorers in their race to reach the South Pole. Discover vast new lands, plumb the depths of the deepest oceans, and venture into outer space.

Spanning several centuries and roving across the entire continent--from the Northeast and the Plains to California, the Northwest, and the Arctic Circle, this book presents the full scope of native American life in America, including customs, achievements, arts, and people as well as the fate of both well-known and little known tribes.

The New York Public Library amazing women in American History Join Susan B. Anthony's fight for voting rights. Follow Sandra Day O'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court and Sally Ride into space. Find the answers to your questions about the amazing women in American history. Who were the Daughters of Liberty? See page 19.

With 500 questions and answers that are both challenging and intriguing, this text covers topics including the Earth in space, the solar system, stars, moons and viewing the heavens. It also includes a value add for children to put together, informative lists, illustrations, fun facts and sidebars.