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Introducing Primary Sources
The Declaration of Independence
Kathryn Clay
Thomas Jefferson’s words come to life through primary sources and sidebars that show what it was like for the people pre
Ages 7–10
Stories from Sri Lanka #2
Roo, The Little Red Tuk Tuk
Nadishka Aloysius
For the child who feels small or less capable than others. Roo the tuk tuk learns that being different is exactly what m
Ages 3–7
Calvin's Christmas Wish
Calvin Miles
Worry clouds Calvin's holiday when a friend says Santa isn't real, leaving him wondering if his dream of a new bicycle w
Ages 5–8
Pocket Bios
Rosa Parks
Clémentine V. Baron
One woman's refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus sparks a movement and turns Rosa Parks into a symbol for civ
Ages 6–9
Scholastic Chapter Book Biography
Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
For the child curious about how a young boy from Atlanta grew up to change the world through peace and big dreams.
Ages 6–9
Joseph Who Loved the Sabbath
Marilyn Hirsh
Experience the warmth and quiet happiness of the seventh day through the eyes of Joseph, who finds deep joy in his tradi
Ages 4–8
Time Villains #1
Time Villains
Victor Piñeiro
A magic table brings the pirate Blackbeard into the modern world, forcing Javi and his friends to stop a historical take
Ages 8–12
A Gift of Gracias: The Legend of Altagracia
Julia Alvarez
A mysterious lady appears in Maria's dreams just as her family faces the loss of their new island farm in this moving le
Ages 5–9
The Greatest Treasure
Demi
A sultan's daughter uses her love for math and clever riddles to test her suitors and find a partner who truly measures
Ages 5–10
The Peddler's Gift
Maxine Rose Schur
A young boy in rural Russia steals a dreidel from a traveling peddler, only to realize the man he judged so quickly is f
Ages 6–10
The Tree House Children
Carolyn White
For children learning to navigate safety and boundaries with strangers. This West African folktale explores using wit an
Ages 4–8
Global Connections
Teens in Nepal
Nicki Yackley-Franken
Teenagers in Nepal share their daily lives, showing how they study, interact with their families, and find their place i
Ages 11–16
Ling-Li and the Phoenix Fairy
Ellin Greene
A stolen wedding jacket is torn to pieces in this lyrical Chinese legend, showing how beauty can be reborn as the vibran
Ages 5–9
Encounter
Brittany Luby
For the child curious about how people from different worlds find common ground. This reimagined history focuses on shar
Ages 4–8
Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies #1
Muhammad Ali: American Champion
Michael Burgan
Follow the life of a legendary heavyweight champion in this fast-paced graphic biography that covers his greatest victor
Ages 8–12
Yasmin #8
Yasmin the Zookeeper
Saadia Faruqi
For the observant child who loves taking charge and helping out when they see someone or something in need.
Ages 5–8
Amish Stories #2
Amish Horses
Richard Ammon
An Amish boy shares the daily rhythms of farm life and the quiet responsibility of caring for the powerful horses that h
Ages 5–9
Three Gold Pieces
Aliki
Yannis trades ten years of wages for three simple pieces of advice in this Greek folktale about why wisdom is often more
Ages 4–9
The Hired Hand
Robert D. San Souci
For the child learning about the weight of their choices and the importance of treating others with dignity, even when n
Ages 6–10
March Toward the Thunder
Joseph Bruchac
Fifteen-year-old Louis Nolette, an Abenaki Indian, joins the Union's Irish Brigade to fight for freedom and discovers th
Ages 10–15
Jefferson Measures a Moose
Mara Rockliff
For the child who loves proving a point with facts: discover how a Founding Father used a giant moose to defend America'
Ages 6–10
Understanding Disability
Disability Pride
Erin Hawley
For the child curious about why some people use wheelchairs or hearing aids, this book celebrates the history and commun
Ages 8–12
Little Golden Book Biography
Jacques Pépin: A Little Golden Book Biography
Candice Ransom
For the child who loves helping in the kitchen, this story shows how a young boy's passion for cooking led him from war-
Ages 2–5
My Little Golden Book About...
My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton
Deborah Hopkinson
A young girl from the Smoky Mountains uses her big voice and even bigger dreams to become a global country music icon.
Ages 2–5
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