Picture Books

Through hilarious drawings and engaging text, this book teaches children all they need to know about good and bad manners. Children will learn not to pick their noses, burp, or spill food, and will learn to say thank you and excuse me after reading this...

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...

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...

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...

Written in response to the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, this award-winning picture book shows the courage and determination of one Ojibwe girl and her fight to protect the water.

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.

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...

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.

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.

Would you like to know what is fragile and what is sturdy? What about what is curved and what is straight? This book introduces children to over 500 vocabulary words while they learn about opposites.

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.

Areli Morales shares the story of her life. She was six years old when her parents brought her from Mexico to New York City. She had to work hard to learn a new language and fit in. With time, the US began to feel a lot more like home. Her...

It can be difficult for young children to understand what a virus is and how it spreads. In this illustrated book, Tobias, a Coronavirus cell, explains where viruses come from, how they travel from host to host, and how humans can protect themselves.

Presented in verse, this book teaches young children the importance of eating well, getting enough sleep, taking care of their teeth, getting vaccines, and much more.

This illustrated book teaches children about swimming including what they will need, different strokes, and interesting facts about the sport and famous athletes.

Beautiful verse and lushly detailed illustrations tell the story of a little girl named Juana Inés who loved to read at a time when women could not go to school -- and went on to become the leading writer/intellectual of her day. This portrait of Sor...

This tender book conveys the important message that we should all be thankful for things both big and small.

José Alberto Gutiérrez is known as the 'Lord of the Books' in Colombia. When he picks up the trash at night, he searches for books. Every Saturday, he opens up his home to the children of the neighborhood and shares these treasures and the joy of...

You might think buggers are gross, but they are a important part of our defense system. This book will truly change the way readers view them.

Introduce children to 20 people who are true eco heroes. Hailing from different countries, backgrounds, and time periods, they include Rachel Carlson, David Attenborough, Dian Fossey, Al Gore, Erin Brockovich, and Boyan Slat.

Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person, but she became a successful nurse, midwife, and land owner who influenced the city of Los Angeles. Learn more about her life through intriguing primary sources that will keep students engaged.

Introduce students to the life of Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to have a book published in the United States. Students will explore the author's early years in the colonies.

This book explains the inspiration behind Pablo Neruda's Oda a una cebolla. The complete poem is provided at the end.

Readers will be fascinated to learn how a very quiet teenage girl in Stockholm became the leading activist for climate change in the world. They will learn that anyone can and should try and make a difference to save our planet.

Julia tells, in verse, the story of a girl born into a humble Puerto Rican family at the beginning of last century. With beautiful illustrations, it re-creates the time in which she grew up, and narrates how she became one of Puerto Rico's and Latin...

Since he was a child, Lonnie Johnston was always building things. While working for NASA, he came up with a splashingly good idea. Children will be delighted to learn the science behind the Super Soaker water gun.

When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library and figured out how to bring electricity to his village. ...

Senator Kamala Harris talks about the everyday heroes in her life growing up. She invites readers to reflect upon the special people they know and encourages them to become superheroes as well. They will discover that you do not need a cape or special...

Told in the first person, this book introduces children to the life and of innovative educator Maria Montessori. The book contains a timeline and comprehension questions.

This book clearly explains the game of soccer to young children. It covers training, positions, rules, major competitions, legendary players, and much more.

This book provides four relaxation exercises that will help children express and overcome anger. The techniques that they learn will help them throughout their lifetime.

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.

With its collage illustrations, this biography teaches children about Malala Yousafzai and her courageous fight for the rights of girls all over the world. Information about Pakistan, the Taliban, the Malala Fund, and other humanitarian organizations is...

Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was a fierce advocate of literacy and bilingual education. This illustrated biography introduces children to a truly remarkable woman.

Georgina Lázaro presents the life of Mark Twain before he became the legendary writer we all know and love. Told in verse, and beautifully illustrated, this book will enrich units on American history and literature.

From an early age, a boy named José knew the importance of education and standing up for what is right. The truly gorgeous illustrations and verse of José richly portray the youth of José Martí, who became famous throughout the Americas as a writer and...

In the companion book to She Persisted about 13 American women who never gave up, Chelsea Clinton presents 13 inspirational women from all over the world. They include Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz from Mexico, Viola Desmond from Canada, Aisha Rateb from...