Books

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

Twelve little girls in two straight lines live a life of Parisian charm and brave adventures, including a famous trip to

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

For the child who loves their pet and worries what happens if they get lost. A gentle look at how even small creatures c

Lyrical text and comforting images celebrate the presence of love in everyday moments, from the very beginning of life t

Baseball legend Lou Gehrig faces his toughest opponent yet after a devastating diagnosis. His story is one of incredible

For the child struggling with unexpected setbacks or sudden wins, this Taoist parable shows how life's twists are rarely

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

Thousands of enslaved people fought for the British during the American Revolution, risking everything for a promise of

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

For children processing big environmental changes and the weight of being the last of something, this fable offers a gen

When a research ship becomes trapped in the Arctic ice in 1913, the crew must rely on Inupiaq traditions to keep two chi

Pear Blossom faces the cruelty of a wicked stepmother as she tries to reach a village festival in this traditional Korea

A kid who loves baseball and comics more than books shares the story of how he grew up in the 1950s and eventually found

For the child who feels small in a big world, these classic tales show how cleverness and spirit can outshine size and s

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

When Kathleen misses out on a big dance competition, she gathers her neighborhood friends to stage her own spirited perf