‘Broad Band’ by Claire L. Evans
The stories of the unsung women pioneers who have been building the internet since day one.
‘Leonardo da Vinci’ by Walter Isaacson
A new biography that will give you an entirely new perspective on the quintessential Renaissance Man.
History Books for Kids
Books for Getting Kids Into History
From biographical to adventurous, your little one(s) will learn a lot about our world's past from these books.
‘I am Sacagawea’ and ‘I am Gandhi’ by Brad Meltzer
The two latest books in Brad Meltzer's Ordinary People Change the World children's book series.
‘Why Dinosaurs Matter’ by Kenneth Lacovara
A new book that shows what long-dead dinosaurs can teach us about our present and future.
‘The Cooking Gene’ by Michael W. Twitty
Culinary historian Michael Twitty offers takes you on a journey through African-American culinary history in the Old South.
‘Guns, Germs, and Steel’ by Jared M. Diamond
In case you've never read it, Jared Diamond's summary of human history lays the foundation for understanding how geographical and environmental factors shaped the modern world.
Photo Essays
A Visit to The Ringling, Part 2: Circus Museum & Tibbals Learning Center
Step under the Big Top and learn the history of the Greatest Show on Earth.
Pre-order ‘She Persisted’ by Chelsea Clinton
An upcoming children's picture book that will share the stories of 13 historic American women who relentlessly pursued their goals in the face of adversity.
Pre-order ‘Vermeer: The Complete Works’ by Karl Schütz & Taschen
An upcoming book that brings together 17th-century artist Johannes Vermeer's entire body of work into one stunningly beautiful 258-page collection.
“Norse Mythology” by Neil Gaiman
The master storyteller presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.
‘Hidden Figures’ by Margot Lee Shetterly
The phenomenal true story — which inspired the film of the same name — about the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America’s greatest achievements in space.
Photo Essay
The Alhambra
Described by poets as “a pearl set in emeralds”, the Alhambra is a breathtaking palace from a bygone era. But its magic remains very much alive.
Brad Meltzer’s “Ordinary People Change the World” Childrens Books
This charming and entertaining book series is a fantastic way to introduce kids to famous historic figures (and some surprisingly deep themes).
American History / Books
A Few Great American Biographies
The full stories you probably didn't learn in school.
‘Heroes’ by Paul Johnson
A collection of mini-biographies about interesting people throughout history and culture.
Pre-order ‘Ego is the Enemy’ by Ryan Holiday
From the author of The Obstacle is the Way comes a new book about the importance of humility even in the wake of success.
‘Hamilton: The Revolution’ by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter
A book about the production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit Broadway show.
Preorder Geoff Manaugh’s ‘A Burglar’s Guide to the City’
An upcoming book that will let you view architecture through the eyes of a burglar. You'll never see cities the same way again.
‘A City Through Time’, Illustrated by Steve Noon
A lushly illustrated kids book showing how a fictional city and its people change over time, from ancient Greek colony to modern-day metropolis.