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Cover of Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country

Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country

For the child curious about the wider world, this vibrant guide introduces the incredible diversity, modern cities, and

Cover of American History A Visual Encyclopedia

American History A Visual Encyclopedia

For the curious student who loves exploring how the world works, this visual guide makes centuries of American history f

Cover of Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein

For children processing the concept of fairness and systemic injustice, this story follows a grandfather's dignity while

Ages 6–9

Cover of Katherine Johnson

DK Life Stories

Katherine Johnson

Ebony Joy Wilkins

For the child who loves patterns and stars, this story shows how curiosity and hard work can overcome unfair barriers to

Cover of Nelson Mandela

For the child curious about standing up against unfairness, this stylized biography explores how one leader's peaceful p

Cover of John Philip Duck

John Philip Duck

Patricia Polacco

For the child who loves animals and needs to see how perseverance and a little creativity can turn a humble pet into a l

Cover of My Hair Is Like Yours

My Hair Is Like... #2

My Hair Is Like Yours

St. Clair Detrick-Jules

For the little one starting to notice similarities with family, this book celebrates the beauty of Black hair and the jo

Cover of Amandla Stenberg

Influential People

Amandla Stenberg

For the child who wants to use their voice for good, this biography follows Amandla Stenberg's journey from young actor

Cover of Cousins

Virginia Hamilton

For the child grappling with the heavy weight of 'what ifs' and guilt after a loss. This story helps kids process comple

Cover of Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb

Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb

Veronica Chambers

For the child who needs to see how one person's voice can change the world. This active biography shows how Shirley Chis

Cover of So Tall Within Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

So Tall Within Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

Gary D. Schmidt

For the child grappling with the weight of unfairness, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's immense inner streng

Cover of Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories

Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories

For the child questioning why the world is unfair, these powerful first-person accounts from young Civil Rights leaders

Cover of Picturing a Nation: The Great Depression's Finest Photographers Introduce America to Itself

Picturing a Nation: The Great Depression's Finest Photographers Introduce America to Itself

Martin W. Sandler

For the child curious about how people survive tough times, this powerful collection of photography explores resilience

Cover of Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change

Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change

For the teenager who wants to make a difference: this guide explores historical social justice movements to inspire the

Cover of Ann Fights for Freedom

Girls Survive #1

Ann Fights for Freedom

Nikki Shannon Smith

For the child grappling with the meaning of family and justice, this story explores the courage it takes to protect the

Cover of The Land

Logan Family #1

Mildred D. Taylor

For the young person grappling with the weight of history and the desire for independence, this story follows a teen see

Cover of New Found Land: Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery

New Found Land: Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery

For the teenager grappling with how different people experience the same event, this verse novel explores the Lewis and

Cover of South Africa

A True Book: Countries

For the young explorer eager to learn about life across the globe. This introductory guide uses simple text and photos t

Cover of A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

For the child processing a range of complex feelings after a difficult news event or community tragedy. This poem offers

Cover of The Friendship

Logan Family #6

Mildred D. Taylor

For the child grappling with the unfairness of history, this short but powerful story examines how systemic racism can s

Cover of Becoming Muhammad Ali

Becoming Muhammad Ali

Kwame Alexander, James Patterson

For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo

Cover of Take-Off: American All-Girl Bands During World War II

Take-Off: American All-Girl Bands During World War II

For the young musician or history buff curious about the hidden heroes of the swing era who broke barriers while men wer

Cover of Hush

Jacqueline Woodson

For the teenager grappling with a sudden change in circumstances that has wiped away their sense of self and family hist

Cover of U. S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation

U. S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation

Amanda Peterson, Amanda Kolpin, Susan S. Wittman

For the student curious about why our nation was once divided, this clear timeline helps make sense of the complex battl

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