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The Rule of Three #2
Fight for Power
Eric Walters
When every machine and car suddenly stops working, sixteen-year-old Adam must help his neighborhood survive the descent
Ages 12–17
The Secret Life of Squirrels #3
A Love Story
Nancy Rose
Help ease the transition into a new school year with this charming look at the hard work and heart that go into preparin
Ages 3–6
Marc Favreau's History Series #1
Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America
Marc Favreau
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how real families survived the Dust Bowl and the stock market crash to rebuil
Ages 10–14
A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
Matt de la Peña
For the child discovering how a single person can carry the hopes of a community and the weight of a nation through quie
Ages 6–10
Rosa Parks: My Story
Rosa Parks, Jim Haskins
Rosa Parks shares her personal journey from her work with the NAACP to the moment she refused to move on a Montgomery bu
Ages 10–14
Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom
Whit Taylor
For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on
Ages 8–12
We Are One: How the World Adds Up
Susan Hood
From three lines in a haiku to the seven colors of a rainbow, see how individual parts join together to create something
Ages 4–8
Mr. Peek #1
Mr. Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo
Kevin Waldron
A zookeeper’s tight jacket causes a wave of worry to ripple through the zoo animals in this comedy of errors.
Ages 4–8
Library Lil
Suzanne Williams
A feisty librarian takes on a tough motorcycle gang and a book-hating town to prove that a good story can change anyone'
Ages 4–8
Vet Volunteers #1
Fight for Life
Laurie Halse Anderson
For the young animal lover who feels deeply about the welfare of pets and wants to know how they can make a real differe
Ages 8–12
Tove Under the Tree
Larissa Theule
When a beloved giant ficus tree is chopped down, young Tove rescues one small green branch and rallies her entire neighb
Ages 6–9
Peg + Cat
The Eid al-Adha Adventure
Jennifer Oxley, Billy Aronson
Peg and Cat join their friends Yasmina and Amir to celebrate Eid al-Adha, a holiday filled with special gifts, delicious
Ages 3–7
Bob the Builder
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Emily Sollinger
For the little builder who loves heavy machinery and needs to see how working together can solve even the trickiest prob
Ages 2–5
The World of Beatrix Potter #13
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
Beatrix Potter
A cat and a terrier find that running a popular general store is harder than it looks when they let every customer buy n
Ages 4–8
Celebrity Son Snatched Can Cops Catch the Kidnapper?
Diane Webber
For the middle schooler who finds standard textbooks daunting but craves high-stakes real-world drama and true crime his
Ages 10–14
Puffin Easy-to-Read
I Am Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks, James Haskins
For the child learning how one person's quiet courage can change the world. This first-person account helps young reader
Ages 6–9
Operation Ouch!
Your Brilliant Body
Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken
The human body is capable of amazing things. Learn the secrets of medicine and biology through experiments, cool body tr
Ages 7–12
Yes No Maybe So
Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed
Shy Jamie and frustrated Maya team up for a local election, knocking on doors and finding their voices during a high-sta
Ages 12–18
Mr. Small #3
The Little Train
Lois Lenski
Engineer Small guides his trusty engine through the countryside on a busy journey from Tiny Town all the way to the big
Ages 3–7
A Ride to Remember
Sharon Langley, Amy Nathan
In the summer of 1963, a community protests for change, leading young Sharon Langley to become the first Black child to
Ages 6–9
Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires
Jessica Stremer
From fire-detecting beetles to parachute-dropping goats, see how the natural world uses clever survival tactics to stay
Ages 8–12
Civil Rights Leaders
Peaceful Leader: Martin Luther King Jr.
Bruce Bednarchuk
The inspiring story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his peaceful mission for equality comes to life through rhythmic s
Ages 5–8
83 Days in Mariupol: A War Diary
Don Brown
For teens grappling with news of global conflict, this sobering graphic novel offers a journalistic window into the real
Ages 14–18
Profiles of the Presidents #29
Warren G. Harding
Barbara A. Somervill
Trace the personal life and political path of America's twenty-ninth president, from his early days in education to his
Ages 9–12
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