$24.95 from National Geographic - This updated edition of the award-winning classic features current population and economic information for the country as a whole, as well as for each of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the territories.

$19.95 from National Geographic - Like a true-life Indiana Jones, archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass has lived through countless adventures while exploring the tombs of ancient Egypt. Here, he recounts some of his most exciting exploits in astonishing detail.

$17.95 from National Geographic - Learn about the long and vastly productive life of our third President - a brilliant, controversial man who made lasting contributions to science, education, architecture, philosophy, and government. Ages 8 and up.

$13.95 from DiscoverThis.com - Want the inside tips for putting together a first-rate science fair project that will increase your understanding of the scientific method, help you to learn more about a fascinating science topic, and impress the judges?

$15.99 from Magic Cabin - Nikolai the doll maker lovingly carves 6 beautiful nesting dolls, then sends them from his Russian village to a toy store in America. With its tender verse & enchanting art, this gorgeous book is a guaranteed heart-warmer.

$21.95 from National Geographic - Middle-school students will encounter Colonial America through fresh eyes in this comprehensive new series. Archival photographs, period maps, and lively, first-person accounts. All 13 colonies available.

$12.95 from Edmund Scientifics - Kids create 50 amazing contraptions that spin, fling, collide, and whiz! All kinds of gizmos and gadgets that help them understand the laws behind motion, friction, gravity, rotation, balance, and energy.

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$16.95 from Edmund Scientifics - Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Totally Dinosaurs by Dennis Schatz, is a fascinating 32-page full-color book that describes what life was like in the days of the dinosaurs.