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This evocative portrait of Helen Keller focuses on the developing relationship of the courageous young girl and her dedicated, loving teacher, Annie Sullivan, who taught her a new way to… Read More →

"Dion Graham's confident, enthusiastic narration powerfully depicts a young African-American boy who is beginning to identify who he is in the world. Quincy Tyler Bernstine adds a dynamic… Read More →

As she did with swamps in DEEP IN THE SWAMP, the author patterns the verses in this vivid exploration of the prairie ecosystem on the popular counting rhyme, "Over in the Meadow". With… Read More →

Chocolate, papaya, corn, and potatoes - these are only a taste of the many delicious foods native to the Americas and celebrated in this delightful collection. Imaginative, evocative poems… Read More →

"César Chávez y su lucha por los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas hispanos es una historia inspiradora sobre la unidad, la justicia y la perseverancia... Brian Armador lee el texto… Read More →

The various activities and celebrations of the Mexican holiday that honors people who have died are introduced in this simple, festive beginning reader. The history of the holiday, as well as Read More →

The historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon is recounted for the very young in this richly-detailed, vividly rendered description of the voyage from launch, to landing, to Moonwalk. Glorious… Read More →

"Hoy, jóvenes y viejitos bailan / a la luna y la estrella brillosa / celebrando su fiesta, / la pachanga deliciosa." El aclamado poeta Pat Mora se ha unido al artista Francisco X. Mora para… Read More →

"...This read-along is a richly sensory experience.... sound effects of chirping birds, tromping feet, lowing cows, whirring insects, exploding fireworks, pounding surf, buzzing bees,… Read More →

All around the world people are affected by and in awe of a full moon. In this poetic exploration of the lunar wonder, places near and far provide the backdrop for discovering celebrations,… Read More →

"This presentation of the pertinent facts of the life, times, and importance of the sixteenth president of the United States is a good starting point for children beginning history studies… Read More →

"The narrator, reading with clarity and precision, tells the well-known story of the Jewish girl and her family who hid during the Holocaust...[This] high-quality read-along...[is] excellent… Read More →

"This read-along shows how Ben Franklin, one of 17 children in a poor family in Colonial Massachusetts, became one of our greatest statesmen and inventors. This straightforward biography is… Read More →

"Well-produced and appealing readalong...expressive narration and appropriate music and sound effects...Sure bet for story time or home." - Booklist Read More →

"...A worthwhile and significant addition to any elementary collection." - School Library Journal Read More →

"Adler, a prolific children's book author, has done a good job describing the trajectory of Douglass's life as he moved from being a slave himself to being a freer of slaves and a tireless… Read More →

"A lively fife and drum playing Yankee-Doodle-Dandy welcome the listener...A narrative tone that is sincere and respectful and a slow, even pace afford the young listener time to absorb… Read More →

With an emphasis on his early life and the hardships he overcame, this informative biography offers a clear, authentic introduction to one of the country's most important scientists. Read More →

"Gail Nelson is an unobtrusive narrator who lets Harriet Tubman's deeds and personality speak for themselves. And speak they do!" - AudioFile Read More →

"...school and public librarians will want to include this in their collections. The audio version...will be in great demand." - School Library Journal Read More →

"Teachers will welcome [this treatment of]...a simple, clear biography of Rosa Parks...The male narrator reads clearly and unemotionally, presenting the facts as Adler reports them...A good… Read More →

A package with simple language and detailed drawings conveys information about the life and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson. Read More →

"Children's eyes will grow wide as they listen to this true story of how Allen Jay helped a passenger on the Underground Railway escape from slavery in 1842. Light sound effects-the crackle Read More →