Books

General George Washington leads his exhausted troops across an icy river on Christmas night to launch a surprise strike

Humorous cartoon illustrations go behind the scenes to show how writers turn a simple idea into a finished picture book

Look closely at tricycles, cars, and even your own eyes to see how sets of twos, threes, and fours appear everywhere in

A quiet afternoon of fishing at the pond reveals the hidden connections of the food chain, from a tiny mosquito to the g

For the child who marvels at the first flowers of spring, this poetic journey reveals the hidden magic of seeds waiting

These thirty-two classic folktales and legends offer a window into traditional Vietnamese culture and the timeless strug

Soft watercolor illustrations and simple text reveal the hidden wonders of ocean habitats and the colorful creatures tha

Nine-year-old Rivers feels torn between the great-uncle who raised him and the father who suddenly returned after years

For the child who asks why tops spin and planes fly. This hands-on guide explores the physics of motion through fun fact

Captured by the Lenape after a tragic massacre, nine-year-old Susanna must find her place in a new culture that eventual

First-hand slave narratives and personal diaries reveal the raw emotion and difficult reality of life through the Civil

Astronaut Sally Ride shares the breathtaking details of her journey into orbit, from the thrill of the launch to the dai

Torn-paper collages illustrate the surprising ways seventeen different animals collect, store, and digest their food thr

For the child feeling out of place or anxious about change, this eerie time-slip adventure explores courage and identity

Estrella spends a final day at her aunt’s Miami apartment, learning the stories behind Jewish and Cuban treasures as Tia

For the curious learner ready to tackle organization, these cheerful firefighters show how grouping objects by size and

For the child who needs to know that past mistakes don't define their future. A moving look at how nature and hard work

Determined to play soccer in a village on stilts with no land, a group of Thai boys works together to build a pitch that

Growing up in a Texas barrio, Sophia meets prejudice with academic ambition while embracing the rich Mexican American tr

For the curious child who loves comparing big numbers and amazing creatures, this book turns a first look at multiplicat

For the early learner exploring how numbers work, this playful book shows that there are many different ways to group fr

Big Mama Cat shows how she spends her day, from naps to snacks, while a movable clock lets you track every hour of her b

A boy leaves his teddy bear at a diner by mistake, leading to a touching encounter with a homeless man who finds comfort

Follow Tapenum, a Wampanoag boy in 1620s Plymouth, as he prepares for his future through the daily tools, clothing, and