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Mae Jemison: Trailblazing Astronaut

From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)

Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, is an engineer, physician, teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, and founder of multiple technology companies. This fascinating bio tells about her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 629.450092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022
Cover: Mass Incarceration, Black Men, and the Fight for Justice
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Mass Incarceration, Black Men, and the Fight for Justice

From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)

In the United States, Black men are almost six times more likely to be imprisoned than white men. This disproportionate impact can be traced back to slavery, Jim Crow laws, and the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1080
  • ATOS: 6.8
  • Dewey: 365/.608996073
  • Copyright: 2022

Our Own Place: All Kinds of Homes

From the Series All Kinds of People (Early Bird Stories ™)

When Jayden's mom returns from the Navy, they are going to find a home. Meanwhile, he stays with his grandparents and explores different types of homes. The one thing that makes a home is love. Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • Dewey: 392.3/6
  • Copyright: 2022

Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers

From the Series Cryptology (Alternator Books ®)

In wartime, unbreakable codes help armies win battles. And what better code than an advanced language. The Navajo language was key to the success of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 940.54/8673
  • Copyright: 2022

Serena Williams: Tennis Superstar

From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)

One of the world's greatest tennis players, Serena Williams also designs clothing, invests in startups, and raises her daughter. Learn how the superstar does it all and still finds time to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: 796.342092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Sergey Brin: Groundbreaking Google Founder

From the Series Gateway Biographies

You might not know the name Sergey Brin. But you definitely know the name of his most famous creation: Google. The search engine is so popular that when people say they’re going to look up… Read More →

  • Lexile: 950
  • Dewey: 338.7/6102504092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022
6 titles

Sesame Street ® Friends around the World — Hardcover Set

From the Series Sesame Street ® Friends around the World

Sesame Street characters help introduce readers to six different countries around the world. Young readers will dive into the unique landscapes, geography, and culture of each country. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $167.94
  • Your Price: $125.96
  • 6 titles

Something Special: All Kinds of Foods

From the Series All Kinds of People (Early Bird Stories ™)

Manuel will learn about food from around the world as his classmates share their families' food traditions. In this charming story, readers will discover how food is alike and different… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 641.3
  • Copyright: 2022

The Most Beautiful Thing (Chinese Edition)

A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look, now in Simplified Chinese (Mandarin). Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood… Read More →

  • Dewey: 305.8959/72073
  • Copyright: 2021

The Opioid Epidemic and the Addiction Crisis

From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)

The US has seen an alarming rise in the numbers of people addicted to and overdosing on opioid drugs, including oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl, and heroin. Learn about history of the opioid… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1040
  • ATOS: 6.3
  • Dewey: 362.290973
  • Copyright: 2022

Un mapa hacia el mundo (A Map into the World)

"Repleto de maravilla, tristeza y felicidad". —Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times autora del éxito en ventas Someday Una historia conmovedora de una niña que busca la belleza y la conexión en… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2021

Une carte vers le monde (A Map into the World)

« Rempli de merveille, de chagrin et de bonheur. » —Alison McGhee, N°1 au classement des ventes du New York Times, auteur de Someday L'histoire sincère d'une petite fille qui cherche beauté… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2021

Use of Force and the Fight against Police Brutality

From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)

In the spring and summer of 2020, several high-profile cases put a renewed spotlight on law enforcement's use of force in the United States, especially against Black people. Activist groups… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1030
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: 363.2/32
  • Copyright: 2022

Welcome to Afghanistan with Sesame Street ®

From the Series Sesame Street ® Friends around the World

Come along with your friends from Sesame Street and explore Afghanistan! Shop at outdoor markets, snack on pomegranates, play volleyball, and more. About the Sesame Street ® Friends around… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 958.1
  • Copyright: 2022

Welcome to Brazil with Sesame Street ®

From the Series Sesame Street ® Friends around the World

Come along with your friends from Sesame Street to explore Brazil, the largest country in South America. You'll celebrate Carnival, eat delicious feijoada, and much more! About the Sesame… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: 981
  • Copyright: 2022

Welcome to China with Sesame Street ®

From the Series Sesame Street ® Friends around the World

See the view from the Great Wall of China, play Chinese chess, and celebrate Lunar New Year with your friends from Sesame Street. On this fun-filled tour, you'll learn about China's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 951
  • Copyright: 2022

Welcome to Germany with Sesame Street ®

From the Series Sesame Street ® Friends around the World

Welcome to Germany! Taste yummy German breads, shop at a Christmas market, and hike up tall mountains with your friends from Sesame Street. On this whirlwind tour, readers will learn about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 943
  • Copyright: 2022

Welcome to Israel with Sesame Street ®

From the Series Sesame Street ® Friends around the World

Join your Sesame Street pals on a trip to Israel, a nation where people have lived for thousands of years. Try crispy fried falafel, visit the Dead Sea, and learn more about Israel's people… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 956.94
  • Copyright: 2022

Welcome to Mexico with Sesame Street ®

From the Series Sesame Street ® Friends around the World

Explore Mexico with your friends from Sesame Street! This country has tropical wildlife and bustling cities. Learn about Mexico's many languages, special celebrations, favorite foods, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: 972
  • Copyright: 2022

Yam Uas Zoo Nkauj Tshaj Plaws (The Most Beautiful Thing)

Zaj dab neeg sov siab thiab hmov tshua uas muaj tseeb hais txog ib tug ntxhais hluas uas pom qhov kev zoo nkauj los ntawm qhov uas nws ib txwm xav tias yuav ntsia. Muab los ntawm tus neeg sau Read More →

  • Dewey: 305.8959/72073
  • Copyright: 2021

Body Image: Deal with it because all bodies are great bodies

From the Series Lorimer Deal With It

Too fat, too thin. Muffin top, flat bum, thunder thighs, spaghetti arms. From an early age, kids learn they are judged for how they look. Both boys and girls are bombarded with messages of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • Dewey: 306.4
  • Copyright: 2021

Boosting Black Voices with Marley Dias

From the Series Teen Strong

When Marley Dias was 10 years old, she decided she was tired of reading books about white boys. She was hungry for stories she could relate to and characters who looked like her. With help… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 791.4302
  • Copyright: 2022

Camping Chaos

From the Series The Secret Games of Maximus Todd

Max and his friends are on a camping trip at Camp Friendly Pines when he's stung by a wasp. Max gets a case of the Super Fidgets and devises a counting game to distract himself. If he loses,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

Everything Together: A Second Dad Wedding

When Jeremiah arrives in Minneapolis to spend the summer with his Dad, everything feels odd. His dad's fiancé, Michael, has buried the apartment in piles of DIY wedding decorations. His best… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2022