History, Biographies, Social Studies

Aliki re-creates Johnny Appleseed's legendary treks through the wilderness in this historically accurate account. Simply phrased text and cheerful illustrations depict the pioneer sprinkling his apple seeds across the land and peacefully coexisting with...

Lovely drawings and simple text transport youngsters to ancient Egypt. The author explains how mummies were embalmed and takes readers inside the magnificent pyramids in this instructive and entertaining introduction to the wonders of a fascinating...

The tragedy of war deeply affects children. As with adults, it inspires courage in many youngsters. This moving novel depicts a ten-year-old Danish girl who confronts all kinds of adversity when the Nazis threaten her best friend.

This concise biography introduces readers to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman to serve in Congress and political activist.

From the award-winning series Cuando los grandes eran pequeños, comes the long awaited book on Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez. Children and adults alike will be fascinated to learn about his childhood and how he grew up to...

This illustrated book teaches children about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other suffragists that fought for women's rights. Brief biographies of pioneering women as well as an annotated list of important dates are included.

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...

Who is Kamala Harris? If you answered a multiracial teenager who dreamed of being a lawyer, a senator who fought for progressive causes and women's rights, and the first female Vice President of the United States, then you are right! Learn all about...

This book teaches readers about the history behind the writing of the Constitution. It contains photographs and illustrations, which complement the well-written text.

This illustrated biography introduces children to the life and words of Frederick Douglass. It captures his journey from enslaved child to free man fighting for the rights of others.

Since she was a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved letting her hands dance across her piano. A revolution in Venezuela forced her family to move to the United States. She felt out of place and the Civil War was raging. Despite all this, she continued...

This multiple award-winning book presents a moving account of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Considered the worst racial attack in American history, 300 people were killed and hundreds more were injured during the destruction of the Greenwood district, also...

William Jimeno moved to the United States with his family in 1970. Thirty-one years later, as a rookie Port Authority police officer, he was one out of just 20 people pulled from the rubble of the Twin Towers. In this illustrated biography, he shares...

William Jimeno moved to the United States with his family in 1970. Thirty-one years later, as a rookie Port Authority police officer, he was one out of just 20 people pulled from the rubble of the Twin Towers. In this illustrated biography, he shares...

This picture book biography presents the life of music super star Carlos Santana. As it traces his musical evolution, it also discusses important social and political events of the time.

In the most ingenious and entertaining way, Aída and Robert Marcuse explain how the economy works. Through the experiences of a girl names Josefina, readers will readily understand concepts such as the barter system, supply and demand, inflation, the...

Eleanor was quiet when she was a child. She gained self-confidence when, as a teenager, she was sent to study in Europe. After marrying Franklin, she was quiet again because her mother-in-law was very controlling. She found her voice again when her...

From multiple award-winning author Andrea David Pinkney comes this chapter-book biography on Harriet Tubman. Readers will be moved by her courage and tireless fight for freedom.

Multi-award winning author Meg Medina presents the life of Sonia Sotomayor from childhood to her groundbreaking judicial career.

This illustrated book teaches children about protests from many countries that have changed the world. Presented in chronological order, it begins with the 1907 Mud March in Great Britain and ends with the recent Black Lives Matter movement. It shows...

This illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln contains quotes from his writing, a list of important dates, and a translation of the Gettysburg Address.

Kindness is a very powerful force. Even small gestures can have a tremendous impact. This book presents 10 simple ideas guaranteed to make the world a better place. They include be kind to yourself, pay attention to others, forgive, and tell people...

Katherine Johnson showed an extraordinary ability for math from a young age. Overall brilliant, she graduated high school at 14 and college at 18. There were not many opportunities for women in math, especially women of color. In 1953, she started...

In this celebration of diversity, readers will visit a school and meet students with different abilities, likes, families, religions, backgrounds, and genders. The book also contains a thematic index and detailed glossary.

From an early age, Martin Luther King, Jr. knew that words were powerful. When he got older, his words fueled the Civil Rights Movement. This illustrated biography contains quotes by King that will enable children to gain insight into this...

This illustrated biography introduces children to the life of Wilma Mankiller. Readers will learn about her childhood and activism for the Cherokee Nation. The text is interspersed with quotes by her that offer more insight into this amazing leader.

Pablo is the tale of an imaginative boy who loved exploring nature and writing poems, and who would one day win the Nobel Prize: Chilean author Pablo Neruda. Marcela Donoso's vivid illustrations bring Neruda's magical creativity to life, while...

Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. She always wanted to learn how to read. After the Emancipation Proclamation, she was too busy working to fulfill her dream. In 1963, she signed up for literacy classes. She learned how to read at the age of...

This biography presents the inspirational story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah in picture book format. Born in Ghana with a severely deformed right leg, he became an activist for the rights of handicapped children.

Leon Leyson was not more than ten when the Nazis invaded Poland. He shares the horrors suffered by him and his family during the German occupation. They surely would have perished in the concentration camps had it not been for Oskar Schindler. His...

Katherine Johnson loved to count, and she was exceptional at math. When she finished eighth grade at just 10 years of age, her family had to move because the high school near her house did not accept African American students. Her mathematical genius...

Charles Darwin was an independent thinker. His ideas about the origin of life, natural selection, and evolution were revolutionary. This book presents his life and scientific research in a picture book format.

This oversized book presents over 20 children from different parts of the world. Each one shares how they say hello and goodbye, talks about typical foods, and discusses life in their countries. Meet Connor from Australia, Ilyas from Egypt, James from...

Children might feel like there is nothing that they can do to combat racism, but this book presents 10 simple yet powerful ideas. They include be careful with your words, discover where you come from and be proud of your roots, explore ethnic...

In this oversized, illustrated book, the life of Harriet Tubman is presented in the first person. It teaches readers about slavery and the abolitionist movement in a very visual, captivating way.

Bestselling author Louise Hay teaches children the power of positive thinking, especially about themselves. She presents examples they will relate to and learn from.

Millions of people have been forced to flee their homelands. This bilingual book presents 10 ways to make refugee children feel welcome.

Millions of people have been forced to flee their homelands. This bilingual book presents 10 ways to make refugee children feel welcome.

Human beings are very adaptable. We can live in many different kinds of homes. This book looks at how living spaces have changed over the years and how houses vary from place to place.

This book presents heroic acts of civil disobedience and the people who had the courage to take a stand. Starting with Prometheus from Greek mythology and ending with Mahvash Sabet in Iran, it demonstrates the importance of freedom socially,...