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Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
Some athletes' careers are so impressive that they become near-mythical figures! Learn about the lives of sports heroes and legends from the past and present. These biographies of the biggest Read More →
Flash Points — Hardcover Set
From the Series Flash Points
Flash Points is a high/low nonfiction series that showcases critical turning points in history, with subjects ranging from space exploration to civil rights. Each Flash Points title focuses… Read More →
Focus on the Great Migration
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
During the Great Migration, millions of Black Americans relocated after facing segregation, poor economic conditions, and racist policies. They moved to urban areas, northern states, and… Read More →
Focus on the Harlem Renaissance
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Harlem Renaissance combined art and social change in the early 1900s. Black leaders and artists celebrated their cultural roots and demanded equitable treatment. Readers get a firsthand… Read More →
Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave Cemetery
An ordinary construction project uncovers an extraordinary archaeological discovery. Imagine you're watching a backhoe dig up the ground for a construction project when a round object rolls… Read More →
Gateway Biographies — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood stories, accounts of successes and failures, Read More →
Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series… Read More →
Grade 5 STEM Text Set
Text Sets help readers build proficiency at reading informational text. Students are presented with curricular science topics in an engaging manner. Teachers get CCSS-aligned materials for… Read More →
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong
"An excellent introduction to poetry, social issues, and memoirs; and a wonderful complement to Live Oak's 2008 Odyssey Award winner, Jazz (also written by Myers)."-Booklist Read More →
Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Descubre historias heroicas e inéditas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Este atractivo texto narrativo revela cómo era la vida de las personas que lucharon en la guerra o vivieron luego en el… Read More →
Hidden Black History: From Juneteenth to Redlining
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Many important moments in history have not been taught in schools or explored in the mainstream media. These events often include people of color and involve Black history. This… Read More →
History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
Analyze historical events in US history with a focus on photos that help tell stories of people from underrepresented groups. Readers are asked to think critically about who took the photos,… Read More →
Hoops Heroes: The Untold Story of Black Basketball
From the Series Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books)
When much of the US was segregated, Black athletes were not allowed to play alongside white athletes. Black athletes started their own sports leagues, including the Black Fives. Learn about… Read More →
How Did Slaves Find a Route to Freedom?: And Other Questions about the Underground Railroad
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In the early 1800s, many black slaves in the southern states began to risk their lives to gain freedom in the North. They escaped from plantations with no money to buy food and no maps to… Read More →
Jackie Robinson: Baseball's Second Base Hero
From the Series Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™)
Jackie Robinson broke barriers as the first African American to play baseball in the modern major leagues. Today there are many great Black players in the MLB, but this pioneering moment in… Read More →
Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. The New York Times best-selling author has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many… Read More →
J Is for Juneteenth
J is for Justice. U is for Union Army. J Is for Juneteenth was written by three young writers as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice… Read More →
Juneteenth
From the Series On My Own Holidays
June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived.… Read More →
Juneteenth
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays
A basic overview of Juneteenth for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →
Juneteenth: A First Look
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Juneteenth is about being free. Young learners will explore this cultural and historic holiday through engaging text and photos. Read More →
Kamala Harris: Madam Vice President
From the Series Gateway Biographies
A Timely Biography of the First Female Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris is known as a tough prosecutor. She rose to fame as California's attorney general who took on the big… Read More →
Kendrick Lamar and Tupac Shakur: Influential Rappers
From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations
Kendrick Lamar draws influences from many areas in his life when it comes to music, but his biggest inspiration is Tupac Shakur. Discover both performers' history in the music industry, their Read More →
Kobe Bryant: NBA Champion
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
Kobe Bryant dominated the world of basketball as an 18-time NBA All-Star, a five-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. This biography details his life and his thrilling legacy. Read More →
Kwanzaa
From the Series On My Own Holidays
Between Christmas and New Year's Day, many people throughout the United States celebrate another holiday, Kwanzaa. A joyous celebration of African American culture, Kwanzaa was created as a… Read More →