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Books for Celebrating Heritage
6,610 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
4–7 yrs
3416 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
12–18 yrs
398 books
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I Can Read! Level 3
Snowshoe Thompson
Nancy Smiler Levinson
John Thompson braves the snowy Sierra Nevada on handmade skis to deliver the mail, sparking a legendary California tradi
Ages 6–9
Uncle Andy's Cats
James Warhola
For the child who thrives on the unusual. Discover the playful, cat-filled world of Andy Warhol through the eyes of his
Ages 4–8
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
Barb Rosenstock
For the child who loves to collect things and asks a million questions. Explore how Thomas Jefferson's massive book coll
Ages 4–9
John Smith Escapes Again!
Rosalyn Schanzer
Escaping pirates, slave drivers, and angry mobs is all in a day's work for 17th-century explorer John Smith in this acti
Ages 8–12
The Secret World of Mermaids
Francine Rose
Ariel, a mermaid princess fascinated by the human world, saves a prince from a shipwreck and strikes a dangerous bargain
Ages 6–9
Peaceful Pieces
Anna Grossnickle Hines
For the child exploring what harmony looks like at home and in the world through gentle poems and breathtaking quilt art
Ages 5–10
Our Big Home: An Earth Poem
Linda Glaser
For the child who is beginning to wonder about their place in the world, this rhythmic poem shows how we all share the s
Ages 4–8
John Winthrop, Oliver Cromwell, and the Land of Promise
Marc Aronson
Archival maps and images bring to life the intertwined world of two powerful Puritan leaders as they navigate conflicts
Ages 12–18
The Bear and the Star
Lola M. Schaefer
For the child who feels small in a big world, this gentle story shows how a single spark of wonder can bring the whole w
Ages 4–8
How the... Got to the Museum #1
How the Sphinx Got to the Museum
Jessie Hartland
A massive stone sphinx begins its life in Pharaoh Hatshepsut's Egypt and travels through time and across oceans to reach
Ages 6–10
Celebrate the 50 States
Loreen Leedy
Whimsical illustrations and bright maps introduce the unique statistics, local products, and famous cities found across
Ages 6–10
The Year with Grandma Moses
W. Nikola-Lisa
Experience the changing seasons of rural upstate New York through the peaceful paintings and personal memoirs of legenda
Ages 5–10
Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale Retold and Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Steven Kellogg
For the child who loves the outdoors and wants to see how one person's small, kind actions can grow into a lasting legac
Ages 4–9
The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence
Marc Aronson
The American Revolution was fueled by global shifts, from power struggles in India to corruption in England, that fundam
Ages 12–18
Ten Queens: Portraits of Women of Power
Milton Meltzer
Meet the formidable women who ruled empires and shaped history in these portraits of ten queens who wielded absolute pow
Ages 10–14
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
Caren Stelson
For the young reader processing stories of tragedy or global history, this moving biography offers a path from trauma to
Ages 10–18
What's Going On In There?
Geoffrey Grahn
For the curious child who wonders what goes on behind closed doors, this quirky look at the lives of famous artists and
Ages 6–10
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears' Merry Christmas
Stan Berenstain
For the family looking to slow down and enjoy the simple magic of the holidays. This cozy story celebrates building trad
Ages 3–7
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell
For the child who feels small in a big world and needs to see how one person's creative spark can light up an entire com
Ages 4–8
Little Critter
It's Easter, Little Critter!
Mercer Mayer
For the preschooler excited about holiday traditions, this interactive story explores familiar family celebrations like
Ages 2–5
Presidents of the United States
Jimmy Carter
Eric Braun
For the young student curious about leadership and helping others. Discover the life of a peanut farmer who became presi
Ages 7–11
Our Legendary Ladies #1
Harriet Tubman
Megan Callea
For the child curious about real-life heroes, this biography introduces a woman who showed incredible bravery to help ot
Ages 4–8
Frog Went A-Courtin'
John Langstaff
For the child who loves to sing and move, this classic folk song brings animal characters to life through a rhythmic, jo
Ages 4–8
Rosemary for Remembrance
Tasha Tudor
Lush watercolor illustrations fill this Victorian-inspired book of days, capturing the beauty of seasonal memories and t
Ages 6–12
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