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It's St. Patrick's Day!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! In the United States, people wear green and hold parades to celebrate all things Irish. Readers will learn about St. Patrick's Day traditions and the reasons for the… Read More →
It's Thanksgiving!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the traditions… Read More →
It's Valentine's Day!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. Do you give valentines to your friends or family? Learn about the holiday of love and find out how… Read More →
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Jason: Quest for the Golden Fleece [A Greek Myth]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Jason was born a prince of the kingdom of Argos. But when Jason was a child, his uncle Pelias stole the throne and sent Jason into hiding. Now a young man, Jason returns to claim his… Read More →
J. D. Vance: From Rural America to the White House
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Although J. D. Vance hasn't been in the political sphere for long, the former US senator became the vice-presidential pick in 2024 and was elected alongside President Donald Trump. Born in… Read More →
Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Raised on a peanut farm in rural Georgia, Jimmy Carter didn't expect to get involved in politics. He joined the US Navy after high school and intended to have a military career. But… Read More →
Jobs
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Basic Human Needs
This book provides a basic introduction to different types of jobs. Read More →
Joe Biden: From Scranton to the White House
From the Series Gateway Biographies
A Timely Biography of the 46th President Former Vice President Joe Biden played an essential role in the Obama administration. As the 47th vice president of the United States, he helped… Read More →
John Henry
From the Series On My Own Folklore
Some folks say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He sure loved to pound things and his muscles were harder than rocks. At work, John laid down tracks for the railroad company.… Read More →
Judges and Courts: A Look at the Judicial Branch
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What is the judicial branch? It's the part of government that's in charge of our courts. But just what do the courts do? And how do they affect your daily life? Read this book to find out. Read More →
Keep Calm!: My Stress-Busting Tips
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — My Healthy Habits
Anna is one busy girl! She plays soccer and takes piano lessons. She has homework and chores. Sometimes she feels stressed. How can she get everything done? Anna's parents show her several… Read More →
Kinaaldá: A Navajo Girl Grows Up
From the Series We Are Still Here: Native Americans Today
Thirteen-year-old Celinda McKelvey is getting ready for her Kinaalda, a coming-of-age ceremony for Navajo girls. When Celinda finishes this ceremony, she will be a woman. As she tests her… Read More →
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King Arthur: Excalibur Unsheathed [An English Legend]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Young Arthur spends his days toiling as a squire--feeding the horses and hauling his big brother's armor. Around him, England is in turmoil, left without a king. But all that changes in one… Read More →
King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown
From the Series Gateway Biographies
As the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Charles was named heir to the British throne in 1969. When his mother died in 2022 after a seventy-year reign, Charles became the… 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 →
La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
En este estudio de la esclavitud en Estados Unidos se vinculan los relatos de la opresión con historias verdaderas de resistencia, centradas en las voces de las personas esclavizadas. Los… Read More →
La esclavitud y la Reconstrucción (Slavery and Reconstruction): La lucha por los derechos civiles de los negros (The Struggle for Black Civil Rights)
From the Series La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
Con la liberación de cuatro millones de personas esclavizadas después de la Guerra Civil, el período de la Reconstrucción trajo nuevas victorias y dificultades en la lucha por los derechos de Read More →
La Llorona: Retelling a Mexican Legend
From the Series Setting the Stage for Fluency
La Llorona (The Crying Woman) is a sad and haunting tale from Mexico. Parents have told the story for hundreds of years to misbehaving children and to guard against vanity. Some say the story Read More →
La Navidad alrededor del mundo (Christmas around the World)
From the Series Yo solo: Festividades (On My Own Holidays)
In Mexico at Christmastime, children carry candles in nine nights of parades. German children listen for Kris Kringle to bring presents on Christmas Eve. Families in Australia like a picnic… Read More →
Lands and Lords of Death: The Legends of Marwe and The Hero Twins
From the Series Graphic Mythology
Take a trip to the other side with these standout stories of world mythology In Marwe's East African village, food is scarce. When she ruins the village's crops, she can't face her angry… Read More →
La Pascua en todo el mundo (Easter around the World)
From the Series Yo solo: Festividades (On My Own Holidays)
Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door to door, hoping for candy. Egyptian children have egg-rolling… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia del control mental (The Real Science of Mind Control)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Los héroes de ficción con el poder de controlar la mente pueden detener a los delincuentes con solo pensarlo. ¿De qué manera podrían beneficiarse las personas con este poder en la vida real?… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Héroes de ficción que vuelan a la velocidad de la luz, se hacen invisibles cuando lo desean y usan sus supersentidos para salvar al mundo! ¿Es posible que los simples mortales optimicen de… Read More →
Learning about Africa
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Africa is an amazing continent, with its vast array of wildlife and its ancient monuments. But did you know that the world's longest river is in Africa? Or that Africa has more countries than Read More →