The power of love to harbor hope and vanquish obstacles is the core of the classic Ramayana, first written in Sanskrit in 300 B.C. Banished prince Rama’s mission to reunite with his princess, Sita, is populated by monkeys and... Read More

The power of love to harbor hope and vanquish obstacles is the core of the classic Ramayana, first written in Sanskrit in 300 B.C. Banished prince Rama’s mission to reunite with his princess, Sita, is populated by monkeys and... Read More

Adjusting to the loss of his father and an unrecognizable life in England is tough for young Makis. His soccer skills, however, allow him to make friends and claim something of his old self. To help acclimate his mother, Makis teaches... Read More

Adjusting to the loss of his father and an unrecognizable life in England is tough for young Makis. His soccer skills, however, allow him to make friends and claim something of his old self. To help acclimate his mother, Makis teaches... Read More

A three-dimensional board book in the shape of the Colosseum reveals layer upon layer of history surrounding one of the Roman Empire’s most fascinating (and frightening) pastimes: the various weapons employed in the popular battles,... Read More

Little ones learning their letters will find this British designer’s take on the illustrated alphabet, in which he assigns each letter a word to display, especially nifty. There’s “K” for karate: a boy wearing a gi strikes a pose... Read More

Before forensic science was widely accepted, police relied on experience, intuition, tips, concrete clues, and patient footwork rather than on microscopic samples. This distinguished account of the 1864 crime that shook Victorian England... Read More

Writing an entire book about an esoteric athletic event, the 1989 Ironman triathlon, could be a daunting task. But the author eases readers into the nuances of the sport, capturing imaginations with a satisfying study of two exceptional... Read More