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Nestled smack dab in the center of the Midwest where two of the longest interstates in America meet sits Des Moines. Iowa's capital city offers a ...

Iowa is home to rolling hills, beautiful state parks, lush cornfields, and architecture that is unique to the state. With Iowa's dozen-plus scenic ...

From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discover...

The Epic History of the World's First National Park This epic history of America's first national park explores how a remote Western landscape beca...

National Park Mystery, Book #3 Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. He has entrusted that mystery to Jak...

An Irreverent History of Travel This witty personal and cultural history of travel from the perspective of a Third World-raised woman of color, Air...

Around the World, Book #3 Come on a journey around the globe to eat bread of the dead, walk barefoot across red hot coals, and race dragons along ...

A little girl watches as her mama fills up a big box, but this is no ordinary package. It has a special name: the balikbayan box. Together, they pa...

Winner of the 2023 National Outdoor Book Award for History/Biography - Finalist for the Reading the West Book Award in Memoir/Biography - A Booklis...

The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am Glamour, danger, liberation: in a Mad Men–era of commercial flight, Pan Am World Airways attracted the kin...

National Park Mystery, Book #4 Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. He has entrusted that mystery to Jak...

The World in the Ocean In this thrilling work - a blend of history, science, nature writing, and environmentalism - acclaimed writer James Bradley ...

National Park Mystery, Book #2 Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. He has entrusted that mystery to Jak...

Get ready to explore America's most thrilling gravel, road and trail bike routes. This definitive companion for cycling enthusiasts showcases 200 o...

A Brewery Lover's Journey Craft beer tourism has gone mainstream. Whether planning entire vacations around beer or simply visiting breweries whenev...

Winner of the 2021 National Book Award for Poetry Martín Espada is a poet who stirs in us an undeniable social consciousness, says Richard Blanco. ...

Embark on a magical journey with Hannah's Magic Adventures: Around the Globe. Follow Hannah as she discovers a magical map hidden in her grandma's ...

The Huebinger series of automotive publications were popular a century ago as adventurous motorists braved the primitive roads and uncertain terrai...

A Direct Road From Iowa's Capital To Her Beautiful Lake Country The Huebinger series of automotive publications were popular a century ago as adven...

The Huebinger series of automotive publications were popular a century ago as adventurous motorists braved the primitive roads and uncertain terrai...

I Survived, Book #1 A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912, with text ada...

A Midwestern Dining Critic Tells All In a remarkable career that has spanned nearly fifty years, Wini Moranville has witnessed the American restaur...

Make Tracks, Book #1 Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path through a new building site. ...

Make Tracks, Book #2 Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path along a different roadway. In...