The Hieroglyphic Heist is an action-packed adventure through ancient Egypt, where Scout and her friends are swept into a world of pyramids, hieroglyphs, and spiritual trials after a debate about art and accuracy. As they decode ancient symbols and navigate dangerous mysteries, they discover that Egyptian art was more than decoration—it was a guide to order, balance, and survival. Filled with puzzles, history, and teamwork, this story celebrates creativity and the power of seeing the world from different perspectives.
The Golden Link follows Mansa Musa and a vast caravan on a journey across the Sahara that helps build Mali’s Trans-Saharan trade network, spreading gold, knowledge, and culture between regions. As the expedition faces harsh deserts and new encounters, it shows how trade and cooperation can transform empires while also hinting at the lasting consequences of wealth and outside interest in West Africa.
The Shattered Map follows Scout, Jeffrey, and Amaya as they travel through key geographic chokepoints like the Nile, Silk Road, and Constantinople, discovering how geography shapes trade and empires. As they recover pieces of a mysterious map, they learn how controlling important locations can determine the rise and fall of civilizations.
When a field trip turns chaotic, Scout, Jeffrey, and Amaya enter the Inca Empire and learn how quipu, llamas, and the Qhapaq Ñan road system keep trade and communication moving. As they try to deliver important cargo across the Andes, they discover that organization and teamwork are essential to keeping an empire—and their group—functioning.
In the midst of the Crimean War, chaos and disease threaten to claim more lives than the battlefield itself. When young volunteers Scout, Amaya, and Jeffrey stumble into the world of Florence Nightingale, they discover a hospital overwhelmed by bureaucracy, filth, and an invisible enemy: deadly diseases like cholera and typhus. With the odds stacked against her, Nightingale knows that saving lives will take more than compassion—it will require hard data, bold reform, and the power of visual storytelling. Together, they uncover hidden mortality records and transform cold statistics into a striking polar area diagram, making the case for life-saving sanitation reforms. This inspiring story shows how determination, teamwork, and the right information can change the world—and how even the greatest passions need a plan to make a difference.
Amaya has planned the ultimate 8th-grade birthday party—until opening night of her community theater production is suddenly moved to the same day. Forced to choose between her biggest celebration and her commitment to the play, Amaya is swept into a time-traveling adventure through the American Revolution. Guided by Ms. Meridian, she must recover three powerful artifacts tied to the courage of Crispus Attucks, the perseverance of George Washington’s army, and the vision behind the Declaration of Independence. As she uncovers the true meaning of sacrifice, grit, and leadership, Amaya discovers that sometimes doing what’s best for a community matters more than getting what you want.
When a neighborhood bully demands a share of their hard-earned delivery profits, Amaya, Jeffrey, and Scout are swept into the world of colonial America, where British trade laws sparked growing resistance across the colonies. As they dodge Royal Navy ships, outsmart unfair rules, and learn the economics of mercantilism, the team discovers how cooperation, communication, and standing up for fairness helped lay the foundation for independence.
The story follows a group of campers—Jeff, Scout, and Amaya—who, frustrated by unfair new camp rules like a "Snack Tax" and assigned seating, are transported back in time by their teacher, Ms. Meridian, to Philadelphia in July 1776.
During a game of "Capture the Flag," Scout and Jeffrey debate the necessity of rules. To settle the debate, Ms. Meridian takes them on a field trip to 1980s Berlin to compare life under different government systems.
Travel through magical books in a mysterious library and explore how different civilizations build their societies. Learn how trade helps these cultures grow, connect, and survive in ever-changing worlds.
"One Giant Leap for Legislation" is an educational comic that explains the United States legislative process through the historical lens of the 1958 National Aeronautics and Space Act, which created NASA. The story follows three students who are struggling to agree on a Mars colony school project. Their teacher takes them back in time to 1957 to witness how the U.S. government handled similar disagreements following the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik.
"The Ink of Liberty" is a civics-themed comic that follows a group of children who travel back in time to 1789 New York City to ensure the protection of fundamental American freedoms.
A group of campers travel back in time to 1791 to ensure the ratification of the Bill of Rights by delivering James Madison's draft to the Virginia Assembly.
Step into a world where history, perspective, and problem-solving collide! A group of summer campers embarks on an unexpected journey through time to the Industrial Revolution. Guided by their spirited leader, they learn valuable lessons about democracy, personal interests, and the power of perspective. From the grueling mills of 1845 to the heated debates in the Massachusetts Legislature, the campers witness firsthand the struggles of workers fighting for fair labor laws. Along the way, they discover how different viewpoints shape the definition of problems and solutions, and how understanding others’ perspectives can lead to compromise and change.
Join Scout Jeffery and Amaya on a thrilling historical adventure as they journey to witness the opening ceremony of the transcontinental railroad. Along the way, Ms. Medium guides the campers in discovering how perspective shapes our understanding of history—and why every story has more than one side.
Travel through time to Oklahoma's Dust Bowl and watch as Amaya, Jeffery, and Scott use economic data to develop solutions to stop the dust storms.
From a factory floor in Shenzhen to a doorstep in the United States, this book traces the remarkable journey of a single smartphone—unveiling the vast, intricate network that powers our global economy. Step by step, it follows the product through manufacturing, documentation, ocean shipping, port processing, and inland delivery, revealing the critical role of infrastructure at every stage. Ports, railroads, highways, and intermodal systems come together to move goods across continents, while unseen forces—like paperwork and logistics coordination—keep the entire system running smoothly. Along the way, the story highlights the deep interdependence between nations. Resources, labor, and markets span the globe, with each region contributing its strengths—from agricultural production in the Midwest to technological innovation in the West. Geography shapes these roles, influencing where goods are made, how they travel, and who depends on them.
Deep within the Amazon rainforest, a group of young artists uncover the delicate balance between people and nature. Guided by local knowledge and the stories written into the land itself, they begin to understand that geography is more than maps and places—it is a living record of human choices. Every cleared path, thriving ecosystem, and endangered space tells a story of how the land has been treated. Blending discovery with reflection, this journey reveals the importance of sustainability and responsibility
Step into Havana, where music, land, and culture blend into a living rhythm. This journey traces how African, Spanish, and Taíno traditions come together through sound, movement, and art to shape the city’s identity. From the heartbeat of the land to the pulse of its streets, Havana emerges as a vibrant mosaic of history and expression—where culture is not just preserved, but continuously created.
A group of creative and determined children confronts a city-wide water crisis that exposes the cracks in Dry Crest City's aging infrastructure. When the mayor declares victory by distributing bottled water, the children see through the quick fix and uncover deeper issues: resource inequality, environmental damage, and the dangers of relying on emergency solutions instead of sustainable change. As they gather evidence and use art to make their case, the children challenge the city's leaders to look beyond temporary relief and address the root causes of the crisis. Their journey reveals the importance of strong foundations—both in cities and in communities—and shows that real heroes build solutions that last.
When young artist Amaya sets out to paint the real Antarctica, she’s swept into a blizzard of conflicting information. With her teacher Ms. Meridian and a team of friends, she learns to question sources—testing each for accuracy, bias, and truth. As shifting ice and hidden agendas cloud their path, only reliable evidence can reveal Antarctica’s true story—and the urgent reality of climate change. A vivid blend of art, adventure, and science, Living Ink explores how to find truth in a world overflowing with information—and why it matters.
In The Hierarchy Glitch, Amaya and her friends travel through ancient civilizations where a mysterious glitch has thrown society into chaos. From Egypt to the Indus Valley, they must restore order by learning how different cultures organized leadership, work, and power. Blending adventure, humor, and history, this story explores teamwork, responsibility, and the importance of every role in a successful society.
Step into the heart of Tenochtitlan, where history is shaped by perspective, bias, and motive. In Legends of the Aztecs, Amaya and Jeffrey are transported into the Aztec Empire, where they explore floating gardens, bustling markets, and conflicting accounts of the past. As they compare Spanish records with indigenous codices, they learn that uncovering the truth requires questioning every source and seeing history through multiple perspectives. Perfect for fans of adventure, history, and critical thinking, this thrilling story reveals how the past is written—and rewritten—by those who tell it.
In The Invisible Load, a group of young muralists is transported onto the ancient Silk Road, where they discover how trade spread not only goods like salt, but also ideas, inventions, and cultures. As they journey from China to the Mediterranean, they learn that collaboration, trust, and shared knowledge are the true forces behind human progress. Blending history, adventure, and teamwork, this story celebrates the power of connection and creativity.
When a disagreement over a shared workspace sends Amaya, Jeffrey, and Scout back to Manchuria during the Russo-Japanese War, they find themselves caught between rival empires competing for power, resources, and control. Using old and new maps to navigate shifting borders and dangerous battle lines, the team discovers that history is layered with perspectives often overlooked by those seeking power. As they race to deliver life-saving supplies through a forgotten route, they learn that understanding the past—and seeing beyond conflict—is the key to solving problems in the present.
