Books

Powerful black-and-white paintings bear witness to the history of Africa, the capture of its people, and the harrowing j

A reporter provides a gripping first-hand account of the 1979 Three Mile Island accident, using photos and diagrams to s

For the child who loves music but feels discouraged by practice: discover how famous orchestral musicians found their wa

Mary Edwards Walker defied every rule of the Civil War era to serve as a Union physician and become the only woman to ev

Li Cunxin transforms from a boy in a poor commune to a world-renowned star, finding a life of incredible freedom and joy

In drought-stricken Eritrea, Dr. Gordon Sato works with villagers to plant coastal trees that provide food for livestock

Lugalbanda, the youngest of eight brothers in ancient Sumer, must use his wits and courage to survive a war and fulfill

Some of the world's most famous inventions, from penicillin to Velcro, began as total accidents that changed the course

Seventeen-year-old Olivia Chang joins a secret student society to take down a racist bully and dismantle her school's to

For the curious student who loves unraveling mysteries about human history, this exploration of the 'hobbit' discovery o

Letters, photos, and political cartoons piece together the intimate lives of Abraham and Mary Lincoln, from their early

Witness the decades-long battle for Title IX and learn how this landmark law broke down barriers for girls in American c

Slave narratives, primary source maps, and three-dimensional art bring the long history of the African slave trade and t

A young boy uncovers the truth behind a World War II Navy cover-up, helping survivors of the USS Indianapolis clear thei

In 13th-century China, a young boy supports his mother by becoming a kite rider in a circus, eventually soaring all the

For the teenager seeking a sense of purpose and the courage to stand up for what they believe in, even when the stakes a

Teenager Arthur Caldicot enters the Fourth Crusade and finds his sense of duty challenged by the brutal reality of war a

Follow the life of Katherine Dunham, the pioneering choreographer who combined dance and anthropology to celebrate her A

Step directly into the minds of the animals in the Arctic wilderness to see how a wolf pack survives, leads, and protect

True stories of people who risked everything for liberty come to life through detailed maps and vibrant illustrations of

Sixteen-year-old Jesse Smoke keeps a journal through the year 1837, documenting his people's journey and hardships durin

The beauty of the wilderness comes alive through the words of the man who fought to protect it, including a daring glaci

John Lewis rises from a small farm to the front lines of the March on Washington, leading the fight for justice with pea

Step inside the 1627 diary of Princess Jahanara to witness the weddings, battles, and political intrigues of India's Mog