History, Biographies, Social Studies

This book introduces readers to amazing female scientists throughout history and their amazing accomplishments. Presented in chronological order by birth year, it begins with Hypatia and ends with Maryam Mirzakhani.

Not all heroes wear capes and have superpowers. Throughout history, many inspirational people have done extraordinary things. This book presents 50 short biographies of admirable figures including Plato, Jane Austen, Mahatma Gandhi, Amelia Earhart,...

Before the Internet and the rise of consumerism, people knew how to do a lot with their hands. This illustrated book presents skills and activities rarely done by today's children. They include tying different knots, using a compass, darning a sock,...

War can be very hard for children to understand. This picture book lists the things that war does not like, including art, books, and memories. It also teaches them that it cannot triumph over a people united for peace.

What do potatoes, tomatoes, chiles, peanuts, and papayas have in common? They are just some of the foods that were only eaten in the Americas before the 15th century. This book teaches children about these and other Latin American ingredients. Recipes...

Readers will be fascinated to learn how a boy born in Mexico City grew up to win the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and go on to save our planet. Meet Mario Molina and discover how his research into fluorocarbons helped avert an environmental catastrophe.

Part biography, part graphic novel, this book offers an engaging way to learn about Abraham Lincoln.

Part biography, part graphic novel, this book offers an engaging way to learn about George Washington, the father of our country.

Part biography, part graphic novel, this book introduces children to Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.

What better way to learn about the people of the Stone Age than through the story of a Stone Age family, trying out new discoveries? This graphic novel takes readers back in time in a fun and unique way.

Part biography, part graphic novel, this book introduces children to Frida Kahlo, the renown Mexican artist.

When Diana Taurasi was growing up, the WNBA did not exist. She knew she was a talented athlete and fought for opportunities for women in sports.

Part biography, part graphic novel, this book offers an engaging way to learn about Benjamin Franklin.

Based on the life of Valentina Cruz, this book teaches children about the Galapagos Islands and the need to protect the animals that live there.

This chapter book biography teaches readers about the courage and tenacity of Malala Yousafzai.

This illustrated biography presents the inspirational life of scientist Temple Grandin from childhood to the present. It also provides information on autism, explained in a way readers will understand.

For centuries, the loud, beautiful parrots of Puerto Rico and the island's inhabitants searched for food, survived hurricanes, took care of their young, and protected their homes. Things began to change, and, in 1967, only 24 parrots lived in the wild. ...

This illustrated book presents 40 remarkable Latinas from different time periods and disciplines. They include musician Teresa Carreño, politician Gumercinda Páez, author Isabel Allende, engineer Serena Auñón, and gymnast Lauren Zoe Hernandez. ...

This award-winning biography introduces children to José de la Luz Sáenz, who often faced prejudice due to his Mexican American heritage. He joined the army after World War I started, but faced prejudice there, too. When he returned to Texas, he helped...

This illustrated biography teaches children how Selena rose to become a superstar of Tejano music.

Frida Kahlo is one of the most respected and popular artists of the 20th century. This teaches children about her life and work.

Learn how a boy from Carolina, Puerto Rico went on to become a star baseball player in the Major Leagues.

Meet the Queen of Salsa in this chapter book biography. Learn how a litte girl in Cuba who loved to sing went on to become an international superstar.

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

From award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this introductory look at the life of Diego Rivera. It also contains a glossary, a note by the author, a list of places to visit, a section on the paintings that inspired the artwork in this...

Young children will be inspired by the groundbreaking Latinas in this book. They include Rigoberta Menchú, Pura Belpré, and Selena Quintanilla.

This colorful board book introduces young children to the incomparable singer Celia Cruz.

From a simple log cabin to the White House, the life of Abraham Lincoln is presented in graphic novel format.

The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Discover the incredible love story behind the spectacular monument.

This illustrated book introduces children to pioneering African American women. They include nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney, sculptor Augusta Savage, politician and activist Shirley Chisholm, and writer Octavia E. Butler.

Temple Grandin never let autism stop her from becoming a renowned scientist. This chapter-book biography offers a wonderful introduction to her life.

Do you want to know how mummies were made? Is there really a mummy's curse? Find out the answers to these and other questions about the morbid mummification process.

This large format book presents 40 destinations all over the world that are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, be it on foot or by bike, boat or train. They include Tenorio Volcano National Park in Costa Rica, the Inca Trail in Peru, the Silk Route from...

In this adaptation of the innovative bestseller Stamped, children will learn about the origins of racism, who it impacts, and how to eradicate it.

This illustrated biography introduces children to the extraordinary life of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. A detailed timeline is included.

This book introduces readers to truly inspirational people from a wide range of nationalities and ethnicities. They include Ramón Emeterio Betances, Fannie Lou Hammer, Maya Lin, Jamel Shabazz, and Madam C.J. Walker.

This thorough biography about Rosa Parks contains reading comprehension questions and an entire section dedicated to the history of African Americans and the fight against racism.

When Tomás--the son of migrant workers--discovers the local library, he is able to share new stories with his family. Inspired by the real-life story of Tomás Rivera, who became president of the University of California at Riverside, this tale portrays...

This moving tale of a Japanese American boy living in a World War II internment camp documents a part of history that has been virtually forgotten. 'Shorty' learns to play baseball and gains the confidence to overcome the hardships and discrimination he...

The Mohawk tradition teaches children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth, in keeping with the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift, and that the universe represents one great family. The inspirational message of this...