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Jesse Owens
From the Series On My Own Biography
From the time he was a young boy on a farm in Alabama until he received his fourth Olympic gold medal in Berlin in 1936, all Jesse Owens wanted to do was run. Overcoming sickness, poverty,… Read More →
Magnificent Monarchs
From the Series Linda Glaser's Classic Creatures
Describes, in simple text and full-color illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Read More →
Marsh Music
At night, ten different species of frogs convene in a marsh. Fireflies light up the scene as Maestro bullfrog raises his baton. The music builds to a crescendo as the night goes on. Just… Read More →
Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
From the Series On My Own Biography
In the early 1800s, very few girls were allowed to learn about science. Yet Mary Anning spent her life hunting for fossils on the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England. When she was still a girl,… Read More →
Pattern Fish
From the Series Math Is Fun!
Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry--and in the world all around us. Read More →
Remember the Ladies: A Story about Abigail Adams
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Abigail Adams lived through the Revolutionary War and became the First Lady of the second president of the United States. Though women of her time could not vote, govern, or own property,… Read More →
Sammy Spider's First Purim
Sammy Spider wants to help Josh get ready for Purim. Instead, he gets stuck inside a grogger. How will he escape? Read More →
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride
From the Series On My Own History
On a dark, cold, and rainy night in April 1777, Sybil Ludington sets out on a journey to warn American soldiers that danger is headed their way. The British are coming! They have already… Read More →
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
From the Series On My Own Biography
As a successful former slave, Clara Brown used her money to help other freed slaves get a new start in life. In 1859 Clara bought her own freedom and headed west to Colorado to find her… Read More →
Dandelions: Stars in the Grass
In Dandelions, Mia Posada brings to life the beauty of the flower better known as a weed and a nuisance. This book invites readers to discover and watch the life cycles of dandelions with… Read More →
Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
Adjectives are words like hairy, scary, cool, and ordinary. Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children expand their vocabularies and gain an appreciation for the rhythm of… Read More →
The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
From the Series On My Own History
Jackie Mitchell has always wanted to be a great pitcher, and she finally has the chance to become one! In her first minor league game, she is up against two of the greatest home-run hitters… Read More →
Wilma Rudolph
From the Series On My Own Biography
In 1946, six-year-old Wilma Rudolph dreamed of walking and playing like other children, but a sickness called polio had damaged her left leg. Wilma spent hours each week doing painful… Read More →
100 Days of School
From the Series Math Is Fun!
How many ways are there to count to 100? Lots! The funny rhymes in this book will show you some different ways to count to 100 using a clown's nose, piggy toes, and other groups of things. It Read More →
All About Hanukkah
The story of Hanukkah complete with candle blessings, rules for playing dreidel and other games, recipes, songs, and thoughts on miracles, giving, and more. Read More →
Girl Power in the Classroom: A Book About Girls, Their Fears, and Their Future
From the Series Girl Power
Girl Power in the Classroom focuses on the confidence girls need to succeed in school. This down-to-earth book explores the many reasons that keep girls from speaking up in class, asking… Read More →
Girl Power in the Family: A book about Girls, Their Rights, and Their Voice
From the Series Girl Power
In a twist that makes this book unlike any other, Girl Power in the Family talks directly to girls about how they can collaberate with their families to gain the support they need. This book… Read More →
Girl Power in the Mirror: A Book about Girls, Their Bodies, and Themselves
From the Series Girl Power
This book tackles the questions girls have about their bodies and their looks. Author Helen Cordes asked dozens of girls around the country how they feel about themselves. She shares their… Read More →
Girl Power on the Playing Field: A Book about Girls, Their Goals, and Their Struggles
From the Series Girl Power
Girls around the country speak out about the problems and stereotypes they face when it comes to sports. Girl Power on the Playing Field also discusses how sports can affect girls' minds as… Read More →
I Am Mad!
From the Series Real Kids Readers — Level 1
This girl is mad! Her big sister, Liz, keeps picking on her. Then, when the girls have a snack, Liz really acts up! Read More →
I Like to Win!
From the Series Real Kids Readers — Level 1
Trouble arises between a brother and sister because she always wins the games they play, but then she discovers that she does not have to brag or win all the time. Read More →
Mud!
From the Series Real Kids Readers — Level 1
Hooray! It rained last night. But now the sun is out, and there’s lots of sloppy, gloppy mud to play in. Includes a note to parents. Read More →
My Camp-Out
From the Series Real Kids Readers — Level 1
This girl is all set to camp out. Her tent is up, her sleeping bag is unrolled, she's ready for a good night's sleep...until it gets dark. Read More →
No New Pants!
From the Series Real Kids Readers — Level 1
Who wants new pants? Not this little boy! He wants to keep his old, worn, torn, too-small pants. His mom does not agree. Read More →