History, Biographies, Social Studies

After 14 years of providing youth with literature and a place to read, the war in Iraq has destroyed the local library in Basra. The true account of Alia Muhammad Baker, the librarian in Basra, tells us how she attempts to save the library, while...

This book teaches children that the United States is bordered by two neighboring countries: Mexico and Canada.

Cuban violin virtuoso Claudio Brindis de Salas gained international renown in the 19th century, as he toured throughout Europe and the Americas. Gorgeous illustrations evoke the period as readers follow the story of a boy who triumphed over racial...

In many remote areas of the world, there are no library buildings. Instead, books are delivered in unusual ways: by bus, boat, elephant, donkey, camel, train, even by wheelbarrow. This intriguing photo essay is a celebration of books, readers, and...

A poor boy in Spain longs to explore the world. Lucky for him he is chosen to sail with Christopher Columbus...or should I say unlucky?

In March 2000, a suitcase arrived at a children's Holocaust education center in Tokyo, Japan. On the outside, appeared the words: Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, and Waisenkind-the German word for orphan. In a suspenseful journey, Fumiko Ishioka, the center's...

As a child, the author spent summers with his grandmother and other relatives in Mexico. This collection of colorful poems reflects his memories of those cherished times, bringing back the wisdom of his grandmother's stories, the flavor of his aunt's...

A lively group of Maasai children takes readers on a trek across the grasslands of Tanzania as they count African wildlife in Spanish and Swahili. Accompanying this vibrantly illustrated counting book is a map of the country with interesting facts about...

You wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer! You would have to travel long distances, pray to the gods for good luck and weather on your voyage (you'll sure need it), and always be ready for a fight. This book introduces children to the Vikings in a...

This biography of civil rights leader, César Chávez, examines his life from its beginnings on an Arizona ranch to his important and peaceful work for farm workers’ rights.

This elegant story teaches of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures. An afterward by Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah the Maasai warrior at the center of the story provides additional information about his tribe and their generous actions...

In an unforgettable fashion, Francisco Jiménez describes the harsh lives of migrant farm workers in this series of semi-autobiographical stories. Readers witness the author's difficult adjustment to a new culture and a new language. Although he suffers...

Once again, Lomas Garza takes the reader to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the border of Mexico. Through vibrant paintings and warm, personal stories, she brings to life more loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American...

Wilma Rudolph was a sickly child--if her siblings had a cold, she had double pneumonia. When she contracted polio, everyone was sure she would never walk again. Yet Wilma was so determined that she did learn to walk, and soon ran. This moving biography...

In this sensitive work, the author examines the problems of racism, prejudice, and stereotyping, both today and throughout history. She offers several pages of advice on how to cope with bias incidents.

The authors present a fascinating recreation of history with this illustrated account of the signing of the Constitution. This book is also a valuable reference source, as it contains a synopsis of the Constitution.

In this colorful book, Mexican American author and artist Carmen Lomas Garza shares her warm memories of growing up in the traditional Hispanic community of Kingsville, Texas. Vivid descriptions in Spanish and English accompany the artist’s beautiful...