Keep On!: The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-discoverer of the North Pole
Many know the story of Robert Peary’s great 1909 expedition to reach the North Pole. Yet few people know that Peary was joined on this grueling, history-making journey by fellow explorer Matthew...
View ArticleBlacksmith’s Song
The son of an enslaved blacksmith learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad. When Pa falls ill, it is up to him to help...
View ArticleMy Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay
When the family gathers for Grandma’s birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade....
View ArticleClang! Ernst Chladni’s Sound Experiments
What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more? In February, 1809, Chladni’s friends took him to the Tuliere Palace. This elementary science picture book...
View ArticleHome by Another Way: A Christmas Story
This enchanting Christmas story by beloved author and preacher Barbara Brown Taylor follows the three wise men on their world-changing journey to Bethlehem. In this beautiful retelling of their...
View ArticleThe Arabic Quilt
Kanzi’s family has moved from Egypt to America, and she wants very much to fit in. Maybe that’s why, on her first day in her new school, she forgets to take the kofta sandwich Baba made for her lunch,...
View ArticleNo Steps Behind: Beate Sirota Gordon’s Battle for Women’s Rights in Japan
Beate Sirota came to Japan as a young girl, learning its language, customs, and traditions. She loved her adopted country. When an extraordinary convergence of circumstances gave her the chance, she...
View ArticlePoet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
On February 20, 1962, as millions of Americans waited anxiously, astronaut John Glenn blasted off in his rocket ship, Friendship 7, and became the first American to orbit the Earth. Although the risks...
View ArticleMarching with Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage
An inspiring story of the fight for women’s suffrage, based on the experiences of a real girl. All Bessie wants is to go hiking with her father and brothers. But it’s 1896, and girls don’t get to hike....
View ArticleAway with Words: The Daring Story of Isabella Bird
“Isabella Bird was like a wild vine stuck in a too-small pot. She needed more room. She had to get out. She had to explore.” Exploring was easier said than done in Victorian England. But Isabella...
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