Books

First-hand slave narratives and personal diaries reveal the raw emotion and difficult reality of life through the Civil

Astronaut Sally Ride shares the breathtaking details of her journey into orbit, from the thrill of the launch to the dai

For the child feeling out of place or anxious about change, this eerie time-slip adventure explores courage and identity

For the child who needs to know that past mistakes don't define their future. A moving look at how nature and hard work

Determined to play soccer in a village on stilts with no land, a group of Thai boys works together to build a pitch that

Growing up in a Texas barrio, Sophia meets prejudice with academic ambition while embracing the rich Mexican American tr

For the curious child who loves comparing big numbers and amazing creatures, this book turns a first look at multiplicat

Follow Tapenum, a Wampanoag boy in 1620s Plymouth, as he prepares for his future through the daily tools, clothing, and

Ancient Japan comes alive through eleven tales of samurai warriors who live by a strict code of honor, courage, and occa

A grandfather shares the rhythmic, powerful history of Black writers with his granddaughter, from early slave narratives

Five-time Olympic champion Duke Kahanamoku rides the waves in this vibrant biography of the man who introduced surfing t

A silent, sickly prince is forced into exile before rising to become a legendary leader who returns to save the kingdom

A single apple strudel recipe binds seven generations together in this collection of warm family vignettes spanning a fu

Classic tales of bravery and romance follow Arthur from his youth to the Round Table, where knights face great hardships

Jasper John Dooley is finally the star of his class, but when a friend's new baby steals the spotlight, Jasper tries a w

The students and staff of Room 214 share their intersecting lives and private thoughts through a beautiful collection of

Maggie Gee overcame every obstacle to become one of the first Chinese American female pilots, flying high for her countr

William Hoy overcomes prejudice and hardship to become one of the first deaf players in Major League Baseball in this oi

Step into the crowded rooms of the Lower East Side through the eyes of five young immigrants who arrived in New York Cit

Fourteen-year-old Susanna Fairchild records the lawlessness, danger, and daily struggles of living in a 1849 mining camp

For the child who loves music and wants to understand the roots of their favorite songs. This history explores rap from

Real diary entries fuel this historical journey of a determined family traveling by wagon from Iowa to California during

The seizures of several young girls in 1692 sparked a terrifying hunt for witches; now you can examine the evidence to s

Saladin rose to become the first sultan of Egypt and Syria, leading his people with legendary skill during the height of