Books

Original dispatches and black-and-white photos reveal the immense dangers women faced while reporting from the front lin

General George Washington leads his exhausted troops across an icy river on Christmas night to launch a surprise strike

Humorous cartoon illustrations go behind the scenes to show how writers turn a simple idea into a finished picture book

Honest poetry captures the shifting landscape of growing up, providing a voice for the personal changes and social press

These thirty-two classic folktales and legends offer a window into traditional Vietnamese culture and the timeless strug

Nine-year-old Rivers feels torn between the great-uncle who raised him and the father who suddenly returned after years

For the child who asks why tops spin and planes fly. This hands-on guide explores the physics of motion through fun fact

Captured by the Lenape after a tragic massacre, nine-year-old Susanna must find her place in a new culture that eventual

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

Experience the world-spanning journey of a legendary dancer who rose from the Imperial Russian Ballet to become the icon

For the curious child eager to discover the heroes who shaped our world, from George Washington to Harriet Tubman.

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

Close-up photographs and watercolor art show exactly how ice crystals form into the unique shapes of falling snowflakes.