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Every day that Bear and Fish spend together is a good day. Fish always has the perfect idea for what to do! One day, it's Bear's turn to make a plan. She promises Fish something BIG! But when Read More →

When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she… Read More →

Inspired by a true story . . . Lisa's father has six months to live and a story to tell about a boy sent to Auschwitz—a boy who lost everything and started again. It's a story he has kept… Read More →

Kwame is excited to tell his family who he voted for and why in his school student government election. To his surprise, his family is also getting ready to be part of Election Day. He… Read More →

Mini's ears are bigger than big and huger than huge . . . but she has a problem. They aren't very good at listening. When Mini misses out on a class trip, she realizes that maybe her ears… Read More →

When the rules no longer apply, how do you keep your head in the game? Wyatt has a three-part Plan for Life, and it starts now, at the beginning of seventh grade, with tryouts for his local… Read More →

What happens when a jellyfish falls in love with a plastic bag she mistakes for a jelly-boy? Jelly-Boy is different. He is big and strong. And not as wobbly as the other Jelly-Boys. By the… Read More →

With sea-levels rising, and the land deforested, over-mined, and affected by bushfires and drought—Tasmania is increasingly marooned, its people abandoned. Nyx's father wants them to leave… Read More →

Read all about Australia's ancient culture, modern cities, and the unique aspects of food and daily life in this modern Continental nation. Read More →

Take in the highlights of Canada's history and First Nations culture, as well as marvel at its modern traditions and incredible natural scenery. And no book about Canada is complete without… Read More →

Learn about the highlights of France's history and royal rulers, modern traditions, and unusual laws, and discover unique aspects of food and daily life in France. Read More →

Discover the highlights of Great Britain's ancient history, modern traditions, and unique aspects of food and daily life. Read More →

Young readers will learn about Mexico's history and ancient cultures, discover unique foods, and learn about daily life in this fascinating country. Read More →

Explore 50 amazing facts about the ancient cultures, modern traditions, and unique features of food, industry, and daily life in the highly modern nation of South Korea. Read More →

John Lewis was a Black American civil rights activist and one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He said his hero was Rosa… Read More →

Ellen Ochoa was selected by NASA in 1990 to join its astronaut program, and she became the first Hispanic female astronaut when she completed her training in 1991. Two years later, she flew… Read More →

Helen Keller was an American author and educator who was blind and deaf. Even though she could not see or hear like most people, she finished college and became a powerful writer and speaker Read More →

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 →

Jaheem learns the importance of honoring his cultural roots. He is introduced to Kwanzaa as a family tradition, when African American families gather together to celebrate their culture and… Read More →

Jim Thorpe, an Oklahoma-born Native American, played pro baseball in New York, Cincinnati, and Boston, but he was an even better football player. In the 1912 Olympic Games, he won gold medals Read More →

Born in Washington, DC, in 1970, and raised in Miami, Florida, Ketanji Brown Jackson developed an interest in law at an early age. While in grade school, she sat with her father and watched… Read More →

Rosa Parks was a Black American civil rights activist whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus became the spark that started the civil rights movement in the United States. Rosa's… Read More →

Will Rogers was the most famous American entertainer, writer, and actor of the early 1900s. He was best known for making fun of politics and the US government. His humor endures, with today's Read More →