Archives: Books
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Brilliant Ideas From Wonderful Women
Discover the stories behind 15 of the twentieth century’s key inventions in this fun and informative treasury of trailblazing women, who each made a unique contribution to the history of …
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Magic Trash
Internationally acclaimed artist Tyree Guyton grew up on Heidelberg Street in Detroit, Michigan. When he was a boy he collected bits and pieces—trash—to create his own fun. Eventually Tyree left …
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b.b. free vol 1
* b.b. free broadcasts her underground radio show from her remote swamp community, and she has no idea she’s actually the chosen one. * It’s been over a hundred years …
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Fight of the Century
The fight for women’s suffrage between women’s rights leader Alice Paul and President Woodrow Wilson is creatively presented as a four-round boxing match in this energetic nonfiction picture book.
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No Steps Behind: Beate Sirota Gordon’s Battle for Women’s Rights in Japan
Beate Sirota came to Japan as a young girl, learning its language, customs, and traditions. She loved her adopted country. When an extraordinary convergence of circumstances gave her the chance, …
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Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story
Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the …
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Follow Chester: A College Football Team Fights Racism and Makes History
Chester Pierce broke racial barriers when, in 1947, he joined his Harvard football team to play against the University of Virginia. At that time, black people were not allowed to …
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The Lizard Lady
Join the Lizard Lady as she cuts her way through thick Caribbean forests searching for critically endangered St. Croix ground lizards. Hunted to extinction on the island of St. Croix …
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Buzzing With Questions
The curiosity of the first African American entomologist Charles Henry Turner–a scientist who studied bugs–shines in this nonfiction picture book, which showcases his ideas and discoveries about ants, bees, and …
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Kid Activists—True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change
Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists. Every activist started out as a …
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Women in Physics
Meet the incredible women who’ve taught us how the universe works. Inquisitive kids will love learning about the world through this engaging and accurate tale about physics.
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Marching with Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage
An inspiring story of the fight for women’s suffrage, based on the experiences of a real girl. All Bessie wants is to go hiking with her father and brothers. But …
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Granddaddy’s Turn
Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play. One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in …
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Front Desk
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages …
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Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist. In 1955, she …
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My Name Is Not Isabella
New York Times Bestseller! Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Ask Isabella… She takes a wild ride—and discovers the sky’s the limit! “This story…speaks frankly about self-identity and …
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On My Mountain
Both the shepherd and the wolf live on the mountain. They love their home and want to feel safe there. This book tells the same story, in identical words, from …
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How to Become an Accidental Genius
Don’t be afraid to try! Make connections! Be persistent! Ask questions and never take no for an answer! Learn the secrets and amazing stories of successful inventors! How to Become …
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The Oldest Student
Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation’s oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a …
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Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
On February 20, 1962, as millions of Americans waited anxiously, astronaut John Glenn blasted off in his rocket ship, Friendship 7, and became the first American to orbit the Earth. …
