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Star of the Show

Katie is heartbroken to be cast as a lowly earthworm in the school play, certain that a worm can never be the star of th

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First Facts: Holidays

Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life and Death

Amanda Doering Tourville

For children curious about global traditions, this gentle introduction explores how families honor their ancestors with

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American Indian Life #2

The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee

Danielle Smith-Llera

For the child curious about the true history of the land they live on and how indigenous nations thrive and preserve the

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Historical Narratives

President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind

Jessica Gunderson

A famous stage actor stalks the balcony of Ford's Theatre, sparking a frantic manhunt and a period of national mourning

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A Titanic Time Capsule Artifacts of the Sunken Ship

Jessica Freeburg

For the curious student fascinated by history's mysteries, this book uses recovered artifacts to turn the Titanic's trag

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Turning Points in History

Death at Kent State

For the middle-grade reader asking big questions about protest, power, and how a single photograph can change how the wo

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The Boundless Sublime

Desperate for peace after a tragedy, Ruby follows a mysterious friend into a secretive community that hides a dark and s

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Scott of the Antarctic

Evelyn Dowdeswell, Julian Dowdeswell, Angela Seddon

For the child captivated by history and high-stakes adventure, this book uses real letters and photos to explore the gri

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The Plains Indian Wars 1864-1890

For the student grappling with the complexities of American history, this guide explores the difficult conflicts between

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True Stories of Disaster #1

Swept Away: The Story of the 2011 Japanese Tsunami

Rebecca Rissman

For the curious child who wants to understand the power of nature through real-life accounts of bravery and survival dur

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Animals in Danger

Animals in Danger in Africa

Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

For the young animal lover concerned about the environment, this guide explores the real threats facing African wildlife

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Major Modern Conflicts

The Arab-Israeli War Since 1948

Decades of conflict have shaped the lives of people on all sides of the Arab-Israeli War. See how this history impacted

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Deadly History #2

The Horror of World War II

For the student curious about the darker realities of history. This guide introduces the heavy truths of World War II th

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When Something Sad Happens

Saying Good-Bye to Uncle Joe

For the child navigating the loss of a relative. A gentle guide through the emotions of grief and the practical steps of

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The Music Box #3

In Search of the Past

For the child curious about their family's history, this magical mystery provides a safe space to explore the legacy of

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Voices of the American Revolution

Stories from the Battlefields

Lois Miner Huey

For the student curious about the real faces of history, this collection uses primary sources to reveal how children nav

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You Choose: Interactive History Adventures

The Great Depression

For the curious middle grader wondering how families survived the 1930s. This guide uses primary photos to explain the c

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Clouds of black dust and a decade of drought transform the Great Plains in the 1930s, forcing farm families to fight for

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Capstone Classics

For the child feeling the weight of a big move or a new beginning, this epic quest shows that even when you lose your ho

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Holocaust Through Primary Sources

Stephanie Fitzgerald

For the child asking difficult questions about history or injustice, this book provides a sensitive yet factual guide to

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Tales of the Fortress of Solitude #1

The Last City of Krypton

For the child who loves origins and mysteries, this graphic novel explores the lost history and culture of Superman's ho

Cover of President Garfield's Killer and the America He Left Behind The Assassin, the Crime, the Hapless Doctors, and a President's Slow, Grim Death

President Garfield's Killer and the America He Left Behind The Assassin, the Crime, the Hapless Doctors, and a President's Slow, Grim Death

For the curious student fascinated by the darker side of history, this book explores a tragic assassination and the medi

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Home of the Brave

After a kayaking accident, a man finds himself transported through the memories and hardships of children living in inte

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For the child navigating the ups and downs of a first best friendship, this story offers a gentle mirror for when a smal

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