Books

California gold miners are wearing out their pants, until Levi Strauss uses tough canvas tent material to create a legen

Stand on the front lines of Lexington and Concord in this vivid account of the daring rebel leaders and the very first s

Follow the life of the legendary man behind West Side Story as he grows from a music-obsessed child into a world-famous

A Mayan princess named Green Jay journals her long journey through the Kingdom of Bacal to meet the powerful King Fire K

An investigator chases the truth behind an eccentric professor seen with three gymnasts despite being reported dead in a

After losing his leg in a factory accident at age twelve, Clayton Bates defies the odds to become a world-renowned tap d

Action comes alive through bold illustrations and rhyming verse that turn the rules of grammar into a soaring celebratio

Lyrical stories and ancient quotations offer a peaceful introduction to Buddhist traditions, focusing on the power of em

Learn how meteors and comets have shaped our planet and discover the science behind the constant cosmic threats from out

Julia Morgan defied the odds as a pioneering female architect to design the breathtaking Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Ca

From monarch butterflies to gray whales, six different creatures embark on epic, life-changing travels across the land a

Twelve-year-old Julius Weinstein boards a ship in 1922 to leave Russia behind and begin a brand new life in the halls of

Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu risked everything to advocate for the Mayan people and promote nonviolence across Me

Ntsuag Nos must overcome her stepmother's cruelty in this Hmong retelling of Cinderella, aided by a pair of special sand

Jose Rizal’s life unfolds through his peaceful fight for Philippine independence and the unwavering courage that made hi

From a humble childhood in Seattle to the heights of rock stardom, see how a young Jimi Hendrix transformed his world in

Children themselves selected these favorite verses, creating a collection of award-winning poetry that speaks directly t

Anibus, a boy cast out from his home, discovers his own worth and hidden talent when he is welcomed into a secret colony

An artist and her daughter document a full September day on a North Carolina barrier island through sketches, notes, and

Deadly outbreaks like the plague and smallpox have shaped the human race, leaving behind a trail of historical mysteries

Tiny organisms are the secret stars of the kitchen and the environment, helping to create chocolate and cheese while cle

Vast ice caps and grueling expeditions define the race to the North Pole across the frozen shores of Asia, North America

Insects and spiders become the stars of the show in these 21 short poems that mix scientific facts with playful rhymes a

Muggsy Bogues defies every doubter who said he was too small, proving his grit as he leads his teams from high school ch