Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art

This fascinating look at artist Thomas Cole’s life takes readers from his humble beginnings to his development of a new painting style that became America’s first formal art movement:

It’s So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families (The Family Library)

With honesty, accuracy, humor, and warmth, IT’S SO AMAZING offers children the real information they need—now more than ever. How does a baby begin? What makes a baby female

Small Talk: How to Develop Your Child’s Language Skills from Birth to Age Four

Give your child the gift of conversation with Small Talk!You are your child’s most valuable resource when it comes to learning to talk. In Small Talk, speech and language

The Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler Activities: For Children Birth to 3 (Giant Encyclopedia)

AWARD WINNER! With new activities and explorations, tips and information to help you understand how to support the littlest learners, and research nuggets to enhance your own professional knowledge,

Barbarians and the Birth of Chinese Identity: The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms to the Yuan Dynasty (907-1368) (Understanding China Through Comics)

“A great way to learn about China’s vast history!”—Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club Excels at clarifying the often-confusing transitional periods between dynasties… An excellent introduction to

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher, Third Edition: Encouraging Your Child’s Natural Development from Birth to Age Six

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher was the first book in America to popularize the insights of Rudolf Steiner, founder of the Waldorf schools, regarding the developmental needs of

Montessori from the Start: The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three

What can parents do to help their youngest children in their task of self-formation? How does the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery relate to the youngest infants?

The Birth of Jesus: A Christmas Pop-Up Book

This beautiful retelling of Jesus’ birth in a stable captures the awe and wonder of the biblical Christmas story with incredible artwork from world-renowned illustrator and paper engineer Agostino

Bright from the Start: The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind from Birth to Age 3

A cutting-edge handbook for parents from a pioneer in infant brain development Should you really read to your baby? Can teaching a baby sign language boost IQ? Should you