Books

Thunderous naval battles and narrow escapes define the life of a Scottish captain who transformed himself into a legenda

For the young reader seeking to understand their roots, this collection of voices captures the heartbeat, history, and v

Ten-year-old twins James and Morgan Parker chronicle their trek up Yosemite's iconic peak through diaries, photos, and f

For the young reader beginning to grapple with the history of systemic unfairness and seeking a model of unshakable cour

Theo looks to the stars and the Voyager 2 mission for answers while trying to uncover why his mother won't speak about h

England is in turmoil after the Crusades. Brothers Will and Gavin must mount a rescue for their friend Ellie, aided by t

This softball-sized organ is the most mysterious object in the universe, containing billions of neurons that control eve

For the child who loves the spotlight or dreams of what happens behind the curtain. This charming tale celebrates the co

For the child who wonders what it is really like to dig for fossils, this book brings the dusty, thrilling world of pale

In the heart of Nazi-occupied Paris, the Grand Mosque becomes a secret sanctuary where Muslim community members risk eve

Imagine if God tried human things like writing fan letters, making spaghetti, or even going to beauty school in these pl

Watch sentences flip and reverse in this hilarious collection of phrases that read exactly the same backward and forward

For the child who asks how one person can change the world. This biography explores Harriet Tubman's journey from a life

Thirteen-year-old Sarabeth must find her own way through the fog of grief and confusion after her mother dies suddenly.

Set in the early 1900s, an orphan boy struggles to find a sense of belonging while being farmed out as unpaid labor in a

When a wild gray dapple appears after a snowstorm, Gib must use everything he knows about horses to lead the mysterious

Rare photographs and clear stories reveal how a curious boy grew up to be the world-famous scientist who redefined our u

Young Pascal searches for true freedom and a piece of land to call his own during the hopeful and turbulent Reconstructi

For the curious child who wonders how a giraffe or a dolphin gets from one side of the world to the other, this book rev

Young women of the 1920s trade long skirts for bobbed hair and jazz, using newfound mobility and bold fashion to challen

Friction ridges left on glass and grease marks on metal become the keys to catching criminals through the fascinating sc

For the child grappling with questions of fairness and belonging, this history explores the courage of Japanese American

For children curious about how their neighbors celebrate heritage, this photo-essay explores vibrant Latin American trad

Fear and difference drive a wedge between peacocks and swans until a disaster leaves only a glimmer of hope for a new be