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Civic Minded: What Everyone Should Know about the US Government
How do student loans work? What do sanctions do? Where does federal spending go, and who decides on the budget? Author and established journalist Jeff Fleischer digs into these and other… Read More →
Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
Off the coast of Perú, gentle giants swim beneath the waves. Thanks to the work of Kerstin Forsberg, giant manta rays have become a symbol of hope for ocean conservation in the region. Mantas Read More →
Make a Little Wave
Swim with the current, or go against the flow? Savannah has been feeling out of place ever since her family moved to Sandy Dune, Florida. She finds it easier to make friends with animals… Read More →
Robot Dance Fever: Book 6
From the Series The Robot Makers
The National Robot Dance Competition has begun! After a series of twists and shouts, the team has made it to the National Robot Dance Competition! Their robot costumes are finished, the stage Read More →
Robots Can Dance?: Book 5
From the Series The Robot Makers
The upcoming robot dance competition is less than a month away, and only one robotics team can enter. So, Dr. Cybo holds a tryout for the sole slot in the national showdown. With only a week… Read More →
Saltwater Boy
When Matthew's dad gets in trouble, he makes trouble for everyone else too. But with Dad in jail, Matthew and his mom have a chance to put their pieces back together. Mom makes plans for a… Read More →
Beyond Distraction: Understanding ADHD
From the Series Healthy Living Library
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the second most impactful condition on young people’s health in the United States. But ADHD is a complex disorder and is often misunderstood Read More →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
The United States Department of Defense has more than four hundred military bases across the country. They are used to house and train personnel, keep watch of enemies, support allies, and .… Read More →
Mr. Smarty Pants: Aww Nuts!
Benjamin Carver III, aka Mr. Smarty Pants, is basically a kid genius, comes from a lineage of Black inventors, and his family owns the local peanut factory, Carver Nuts. One minor… Read More →
Not Just a Bad Day: Understanding Depression
From the Series Healthy Living Library
Depression affects approximately 280 million people around the world, and it’s only becoming more common. As of 2021, 1 in 5 American adolescents had experienced a major depressive episode in Read More →
They Thought They Buried Us
Horror fan and aspiring film director Yuiza gets a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. As one of the few students of color at Our Lady of… Read More →
We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America
If you're under 18, you might be thinking, "Why do voting rights matter to me? I'm too young to vote." Voting is how our country chooses government leaders to make important decisions that… Read More →
Inkflower
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 →
The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World
From the Series Queer History Project
What if you discovered that the whole concept of a gender binary is an illusion? While many people identify as men or women, that is not all there is. The idea that all humans fall into one… Read More →
The Rule of Three
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 →
One Year, One Night (2nd Edition)
It's never easy to go back, especially when the memories you've been running from suddenly resurface. When Annie returns to her home village after a long absence, she rediscovers the diary… Read More →
BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners
From the Series Gateway Biographies
BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Korea. They have seven members: Jin, SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. From practicing in a small studio in Seoul, South Korea, to… Read More →
Ballpark Legends: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues
From the Series Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books)
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a diverse sport played by athletes from around the world. But in the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, MLB was mostly segregated. Black players and… Read More →
Barbie: From Doll to Cultural Icon
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Barbie changed what a doll could be. Before her, many dolls were baby dolls. Girls would care for these dolls and practice being mothers. But Barbie let girls imagine other futures. The… Read More →
Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books)
Learn the untold stories of pioneering Black athletes in baseball, basketball, football, and gymnastics. These books deliver a balanced view of history, provide for personal reflection, and… Read More →
Borrowing Basics: A Teen Guide to Credit and Debt
From the Series Fund Your Future
In a world driven by spending, debt is inevitable. Knowing the ins and outs of borrowing money and establishing credit is not just an important skill for adults. Teens can benefit from… Read More →
Communication through the Ages: From Speech to Smartphones
From the Series Technology through the Ages
Reading texts or direct messages, communicating through speech or sign language, and viewing artwork are all among the many ways people share news, ideas, and feelings with one another.… Read More →
Construction through the Ages: From Pyramids to Plumbing
From the Series Technology through the Ages
Ancient societies built massive monuments, many of which still stand. How did ancient engineers and builders raise up the Great Wall of China or the Great Pyramids of Egypt? They often needed Read More →
Deion Sanders: From Multisport Superstar to Coach Prime
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Deion Sanders made history as a professional football and baseball player, becoming the first person to compete in a Super Bowl and a World Series. But he wasn’t just known for his incredible Read More →