Books

Young Christmas John uses a small boat to ferry runaway slaves across the river to freedom, guided by the secret meaning

For the child who is both fascinated and a little nervous about creepy crawlies, this book uses stunning photography to

For the child grappling with the reality of injustice. A young girl confronts the harshness of American slavery, helping

The journey of South Africa's first Black president unfolds from his early roots through his dedicated leadership in the

As a Jewish family flees Russia for a new life, their arrival in New York coincides with the building of a grand monumen

For the child who loves a wild 'what-if' adventure, this rhyming romp follows a brave chicken who refuses to be dinner a

An paddles his wooden boat through heavy rain and giant waves in the Mekong Delta, brave enough to face the unknown on a

For the child who gazes at the horizon with wonder, this lyrical exploration brings the majestic formation and variety o

In her 1940s apartment, Helen Martini raises infant tigers and breaks barriers to become the first female zookeeper at t

As the deep snow of Yellowstone begins to shudder, a mother grizzly and her two cubs emerge from their winter den into t

For the child learning how to care for others when they are under the weather, this story celebrates the joy of intergen

Miss Smith’s magic book brings Moby Dick and Captain Nemo to life for a deep-sea field trip aboard the Nautilus.

Eleven-year-old Sallie and her sister Maude flee their guardians for the wild frontier, only to find themselves becoming

Two boys, one in Australia and one in Morocco, live vastly different lives that look surprisingly similar when held up t

For the quiet child who hides their vibrant talents. This whimsical tale encourages children to find the courage to expr

Anna moves with the seasons like a bird or a rabbit, but she longs to feel like a tree with roots deep in the soil.

The life of a legendary artist unfolds through his letters and the immense physical labor required to carve masterpieces

For the child who feels their mind go blank during a math quiz. This whimsical story turns testing anxiety into a hilari

Eleven-year-old Mary navigates the grand French court through her private diary as she prepares for marriage and learns

For the child navigating a new environment where they feel like the odd one out. Maizon must decide if her prestigious b

For the child finding their place in a big world, this story of a sandhill crane's first migration celebrates the natura

For the child grappling with the quiet weight of a broken family or the loss of a loved one. Perry finds healing through

Fixed in one spot while other vessels sail by, a sturdy lightship anchors in treacherous waters to shine a warning light

For the curious explorer who wants to understand how our planet works and why protecting the lush, green lungs of the Ea